verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of relinquish form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   that has been withdrawn or retreated from wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abandonedabjuredantiquatedantiquearchaicceded

Example

More examples

"He had qualified as a doctor but early relinquished the profession of medicine."

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