Word Definitions & Examples
verb
Sense 1
Type of:
yield
Kinds of:
abnegate
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb
Sense 2
"I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"
"resign a claim to the throne"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
verb
Sense 3
"We are dispensing with formalities"
"relinquish the old ideas"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb
Sense 4
"Let go of the door handle, please!"
"relinquish your grip on the rope--you won''t fall"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s something
verb
Sense 5
"I am foreswearing women forever"
Kinds of:
disclaim
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
Semantic Complexity
59%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
36
Times Searched
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