Relinquish and Release

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Relinquish

Relinquish verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
Usage example: the boy reluctantly relinquished the illegal fireworks to the police officer
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Release is a synonym for relinquish in let go topic. In some cases you can use "Release" instead the word "Relinquish" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like give up.
Nearby Word: relinquishing

Release

Release verb - Release, as from one's grip.
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Relinquish is a synonym for release in surrender topic. You can use "Relinquish" instead a verb "Release".
Nearby Words: released, releasing

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power relinquish power release power
hold relinquish hold release hold
control relinquish control release control
number relinquish number release number
Other words: time, information, magic, emotions, powers, souls, pokemon.
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