relinquishing

Noun

• a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
• the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.

Verb

• 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
• turn away from; give up
• release, as from one's grip
• present participle and gerund of relinquish

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

hold