Relinquish and Worsted

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Relinquish verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

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Worsted is an antonym for relinquish.

Nearby Word: relinquishing

Worsted noun - A tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool.

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Relinquish is an antonym for worsted in topics: defeat, attain good outcome.

Nearby Word: worsting

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Worsted and Relinquish. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/relinquish/worsted

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