relinquished

• Beschreibt etwas, das aufgegeben, abgetreten oder überlassen wurde, oft freiwillig oder unter Druck.

Describes something that has been given up, surrendered, or let go, often voluntarily or under pressure.

1. Given up or surrenderedC1formal

   Having been voluntarily given up, abandoned, or surrendered.

   Aufgegeben oder überlassen

   • The relinquished territory was returned to its original owners.
   • He felt a sense of loss over his relinquished dreams.
   • The relinquished control of the company led to new leadership.

   Synonymeabandonedforfeited

   Antonymekeptmaintainedretained

• Verb, das den freiwilligen Verzicht auf etwas bezeichnet, etwa auf Besitz, ein Recht oder einen Anspruch; auch jemanden oder etwas loslassen oder aufgeben.

A verb used to indicate the act of voluntarily giving up, surrendering, or letting go of something, such as a possession, right, or claim.

1. Give up or surrenderC1formal

   To voluntarily give up or let go of something, such as a possession, right, or claim.

   Aufgeben oder abtreten

   • The king was forced to relinquish his throne.
   • She relinquished her claim to the inheritance.
   • He reluctantly relinquished control of the company.

   Synonymeabandoncedeforgogive uphand overrenounceresignsurrenderwaiveyield

   Antonymeclaimholdkeepmaintainpossessretain

2. Release or let goC1formal

   To physically release something from one's grasp.

   Loslassen

   • He relinquished his grip on the rope.
   • The child finally relinquished the toy to his sister.
   • She relinquished the handle of the suitcase.

   Synonymedropfreelet goloosereleaseunhand

   Antonymeclingclutchgrasphold