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relinquish to the power of another; yield to the control of another part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne" do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas" release, as from one''s grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won''t fall" turn away from; give up; "I am foreswearing women forever" |
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