relinquishing

• Substantiv, das den Akt bezeichnet, auf einen Anspruch, ein Recht, eine Position oder einen Kampf zu verzichten, oft verbunden mit formeller oder absichtlicher Aufgabe.

A noun referring to the act of giving up a claim, right, position, or struggle, often involving a formal or deliberate surrender.

1. Act of renouncing a claim or rightC1formal

   The formal act of giving up a legal claim, right, or position.

   Verzicht auf ein Recht

   • His relinquishing of the throne surprised the entire kingdom.
   • The document outlined the relinquishing of property rights.
   • Relinquishing her claim to the inheritance was a difficult decision.

   Synonymeabandonmentabdicationcessiondisclaimerrenunciationsurrenderwaiver

   Antonymedemandingkeeping

2. Act of abandoning a struggle or taskC1formal

   The act of giving up and abandoning a struggle, task, or responsibility.

   Aufgabe eines Kampfes

   • The relinquishing of the project came after months of setbacks.
   • His relinquishing of the leadership role was unexpected.
   • Relinquishing the fight was the only option left.

   Synonymeabandonmentabdicationrelinquishmentrenunciationsurrender

   Antonymecontinuationperseverancepersistence

• 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