relinquish

verb

1. part with a possession or right

   verb.possession

   Examples

   I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest.

   Synonyms free give up release resign

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. do without or cease to hold or adhere to

   verb.social

   Examples

   Relinquish the old ideas.

   Synonyms dispense with forego foreswear forgo waive

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. turn away from; give up

   verb.possession

   Synonyms foreswear quit renounce

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. release, as from one's grip

   verb.contact

   Examples

   Relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall.

   Synonyms let go let go of release

   Antonyms hold take hold

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. To withdraw from; to leave behind; to desist from; to abandon; to quit; as, to <i>relinquish</i> a pursuit.

   verb

   Source: webster1913