relinquish

Meanings

• part with a possession or right
  • "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"
• do without or cease to hold or adhere to
  • "relinquish the old ideas"
• turn away from; give up
• release, as from one's grip
  • "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"

Synonyms

dispense with, forego, foreswear, forgo, free, give up, let go, let go of, quit, release, renounce, resign, waive