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relinquish vs hand

hand vs relinquish

relinquish is not a noun while hand is a noun.

relinquish and hand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relinquish No No Yes No
hand Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hand is a hypernym of relinquish; that is, hand is a word with a broader meaning than relinquish:
  • relinquish: part with a possession or right
  • hand: place into the hands or custody of
Other hypernyms of relinquish include give, pass, pass on, reach, turn over.
relinquish (noun) hand (noun)
physical assistance
terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
ability
one of two sides of an issue
something written by hand
a round of applause to signify approval
the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
a position given by its location to the side of an object
a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
a card player in a game of bridge
a member of the crew of a ship
a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
relinquish (verb) hand (verb)
release, as from one's grip guide or conduct or usher somewhere
turn away from; give up place into the hands or custody of
part with a possession or right
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
Difference between relinquish and hand

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