Relinquishing
[rɪ'lɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Relinquish
Checker: Newman
Examples
- The suitor, kissing the hem of the garment again before relinquishing it, replied, Habraham Latharuth, on thuthpithion of plate. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- How Tom, genius-like, struck out new paths, and, relinquishing the old names of the letters, called U _bell_ and P _bottle_. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- I imagine her jealous of compromising her pride, of relinquishing her power, of sharing her property. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- I get, said Richard, relinquishing my hand gently and walking across the room, so tired! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
Checked by Basil