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relinquishing::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | relinquishment |
| Type of | ending, conclusion, termination |
| Has types | release, cession, discharge, handover, ceding, waiver |
| Derivation | relinquish |
relinquishing::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | relinquishment |
| Type of | renunciation, renouncement |
| Has types | giving up, surrender, yielding |
| Derivation | relinquish |
Examples of relinquishing
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Russia, Pakistan, USA, and do any of you believe Mubarek is relinquishing power?
From the economist.com
The Bruins had a comfortable lead they would never come close to relinquishing.
From the latimes.com
If they do so, FB users should know they are relinquishing some of their privacy.
From the charlotteobserver.com
So now that you'll be relinquishing the C.E.O. title, will you be taking it easy?
From the nytimes.com
Although he is relinquishing the chairman's role, Lane will remain on HP's board.
From the sacbee.com
But withdrawal from the case would not mean the relinquishing of patent rights.
From the newscientist.com
Since relinquishing those duties, Tendulkar's form and confidence have flourished.
From the telegraph.co.uk
She gets a $2,000 deduction by relinquishing an asset worth $1,775 or less to her.
From the investors.com
With many more months to go, she's learning a lot about relinquishing control.
From the chron.com
- Release: part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne"
- Waive: do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas"
- Foreswear: turn away from; give up; "I am foreswearing women forever"
- Let go of: release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"
- (relinquished) that has been withdrawn or retreated from
- (relinquishing) relinquishment: a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
- To give up, abandon or retire from something; To let go (free, away), physically release; To metaphorically surrender, yield control or possession; To accept to give up, withdraw etc
- To let go; surrender
- V. to give up control
