relinquished

• Describe algo que ha sido entregado, cedido o soltado, a menudo voluntariamente o bajo presión.

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.

   Renunciado o entregado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabandonedforfeited

   Antónimoskeptmaintainedretained

• Verbo usado para indicar la renuncia voluntaria, la cesión o el abandono de algo, como una posesión, un derecho o una pretensión.

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.

   Renunciar o entregar

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

   Sinónimosabandoncedeforgogive uphand overrenounceresignsurrenderwaiveyield

   Antónimosclaimholdkeepmaintainpossessretain

2. Release or let goC1formal

   To physically release something from one's grasp.

   Soltar o liberar algo

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

   Sinónimosdropfreelet goloosereleaseunhand

   Antónimosclingclutchgrasphold