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RELINQUISHED

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Relinquished.

Relinquished - as an adjective satellite

That has been withdrawn or retreated from

Relinquished - as a verb

To give up, abandon or retire from something. to trade away.

Example: "To relinquish a title"

To let go (free, away), physically release.

To metaphorically surrender, yield control or possession.

To accept to give up, withdraw etc.

Example: "The delegations saved the negotiations by relinquishing their incompatible claims to sole jurisdiction"

Example Sentences

"She relinquished her hold on the rope and began to fall."
"After careful consideration, he reluctantly relinquished his claim to the throne."
"The company relinquished its control over the manufacturing process to a third-party supplier."
"The suspect eventually relinquished the stolen goods to the police."
"He relinquished his claim to the throne."
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Word Game Points

Is RELINQUISHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, relinquished is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RELINQUISHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.

Is RELINQUISHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, relinquished is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RELINQUISHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is RELINQUISHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, relinquished is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RELINQUISHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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