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Relinquish

/rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
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(verb) To give up, abandon or retire from something; to trade away.

I would rather die than relinquish my virginity before marriage.
They will never relinquish power willingly.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The general refused to ____ control of the city despite mounting pressure from the opposing forces.

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