part with a possession or right; I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest; resign a claim to the throne

[ Syn: release , resign , free , give up ]

do without or cease to hold or adhere to; We are dispensing with formalities; relinquish the old ideas

[ Syn: waive , forgo , forego , foreswear , dispense with ]

turn away from; give up; I am foreswearing women forever

[ Syn: foreswear , renounce , quit ]

release, as from ones grip; Let go of the door handle, please!; relinquish your grip on the rope--you wont fall

[ Syn: let go of , let go , release ]