Sentence example with the word 'relinquish'

relinquish

abandon, cancel, cut out, disuse, free, implore mercy, make a sacrifice, refrain, say uncle, surrender, yield the palm

Definition v. part with a possession or right

Last update: September 6, 2016


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You should relinquish a bad habit. .   [verb]

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She relinquished possession of the house to her sister.   [verb]

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In effect they relinquish responsibilities for preservation of heritage within the local area.   [verb]

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The trick is to catch them at their peak and relinquish them wholly at their natural ebb.   [verb]

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Duncan willingly relinquished the support of Cora to the arm of Uncas and Cora as readily accepted the welcome assistance.   [verb]

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He, relinquished at the same time the idea of awaking his brethren.   [verb]

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The Mohican now found an opportunity to make a powerful thrust with his knife; Magua suddenly relinquished his grasp, and fell backward without motion, and seemingly without life.   [verb]

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He would not relinquish a pursuit which had already cost him such pains.   [verb]

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Still, however, loth to relinquish the last hopes of life, they bent their eyes on the black rock pointed out by Ochiltree.   [verb]

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It was with bitter ill-will that he relinquished these comforts (which he called his studies) in order to recommence a hard ride upon a high-trotting horse.   [verb]

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