relinquished Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to give up or let go of something. Example Sentence The king relinquished his throne. More Example Sentences The team relinquished their lead in the game. Synonyms surrendered; abandoned; yielded Antonyms retained; kept; held Hear It! Say It! Write It! relinquished Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: