Relinquished and Retained

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Relinquished adjective - That has been withdrawn or retreated from.

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Retained is an antonym for relinquished.

Nearby Word: relinquishing

Retained adjective - Continued in your keeping or use or memory.

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Relinquished is an antonym for retained.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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Retained and Relinquished. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/relinquished/retained

Relinquished & Retained. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/relinquished/retained>.

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