Synonyms of relinquished

relinquished

verb

past tense of relinquish

1

as in surrendered

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress

the boy reluctantly relinquished the illegal fireworks to the police officer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surrendered
• rendered
• delivered
• ceded
• transferred
• abandoned
• resigned
• yielded
• turned in
• laid down
• entrusted
• turned over
• forfeited
• handed over
• waived
• committed
• gave up
• released
• intrusted
• coughed up
• discarded
• consigned
• renounced
• deserted
• shed
• forsook
• abnegated
• parted (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• retained
• kept
• withheld

2

as in resigned

to give up (as a position of authority) formally

the retiring CEO relinquished his position to the company's vice president with very mixed feelings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resigned
• abdicated
• renounced
• ceded
• surrendered
• denied
• vacated
• waived
• abandoned
• stepped down (from)
• stepped aside (from)
• abnegated
• disclaimed
• disavowed
• disowned
• forsook
• quitted
• abjured
• demitted
• deserted
• yielded
• handed over
• gave up
• quit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• claimed
• assumed
• appropriated
• confiscated
• seized
• protected
• secured
• arrogated
• took over
• usurped
• defended
• guarded
• wrested
• safeguarded