Definition of relinquishes

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • relinquishes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 24
  • relinquishes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 24
  • relinquishes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 26

Definition of relinquishes


  • part with a possession or right (verb)

    Examples

    1. I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest

    Synonyms

    1. free
    2. give up
    3. release
    4. resign
  • do without or cease to hold or adhere to (verb)

    Examples

    1. relinquish the old ideas

    Synonyms

    1. dispense with
    2. forego
    3. foreswear
    4. forgo
    5. waive
  • release, as from one's grip (verb)

    Examples

    1. relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall

    Synonyms

    1. let go
    2. let go of
    3. release
  • turn away from; give up (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. foreswear
    2. quit
    3. renounce

See definition of relinquishes in Merriam Webster