relinquishes

1. part with a possession or rightExamples: "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne"Synonyms: free, give up, release, relinquish, resign

2. do without or cease to hold or adhere toExamples: "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas"Synonyms: dispense with, forego, foreswear, forgo, relinquish, waive

3. turn away from; give upExamples: "I am foreswearing women forever"Synonyms: foreswear, quit, relinquish, renounce

4. release, as from one's gripExamples: "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"Synonyms: let go, let go of, release, relinquishAntonyms: hold