relinquish
VERB
/rɪ'lɪŋkwɪʃ/
10 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH R
relinquish is a valid 10-letter word worth 22 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1E1L1I1N1Q10U1I1S1H4
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 =22 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 44TRIPLE WORD → 66
MEANING
What does relinquish mean?
VERB · 4 SENSES
1
Part with a possession or right.
“I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest”
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2
Do without or cease to hold or adhere to.
“relinquish the old ideas”
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3
Release, as from one's grip.
“relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall”
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4
Turn away from; give up.
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