Definition of Relinquish

to give up, abandon

Examples of Relinquish in a sentence

If you relinquish your right to an attorney, it could lead to some serious difficulty when you go before the judge.  🔊

While your natural instinct may tell you to resist, you will be safer if you just relinquish your valuables to a mugger.  🔊

The antics of the tiny Chihuahua forced the English bulldog to relinquish the bone.  🔊

No matter how many setbacks you have to face, don’t relinquish your dream of getting into veterinary school.  🔊

Even though he didn’t want to relinquish his marbles, Danny knew that Jayden had won them fair and square.  🔊

Once the terrorists had been cornered, the agents ordered them to relinquish their weapons.  🔊

Despite all his efforts to hold on to the lead, he had to relinquish his position when he fell outside the foul line.  🔊

Some states require you to relinquish your driver’s license for a year after you have been convicted of drunk driving.  🔊

Once the scandal hit the newspapers, the chairman agreed to relinquish his position voluntarily.  🔊

After Marcella struggled with her conscience for several days, she finally decided to relinquish the money she had found to the authorities.  🔊

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