relinquish vs loose

loose vs relinquish

relinquish is not an adjective while loose is an adjective.

relinquish and loose both are verbs.

relinquish is not an adverb while loose is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
relinquish	No	No	Yes	No
loose	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

As verbs, loose is a hyponym of relinquish; that is, loose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than relinquish:

relinquish: release, as from one's grip
loose: turn loose or free from restraint

Other hyponyms of relinquish include discharge, muster out, unclasp, pop, toggle, unhand, bring out, let out, unleash, let loose, unleash, unleash, disengage, withdraw.

relinquish (adjective)	loose (adjective)
	not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting
	not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
	not affixed
	(of textures) full of small openings or gaps
	not literal
	lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
	not tense or taut
	casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
	emptying easily or excessively
	(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player
	not officially recognized or controlled
	not carefully arranged in a package
	having escaped, especially from confinement

relinquish (verb)	loose (verb)
release, as from one's grip	become loose or looser or less tight
turn away from; give up	make loose or looser
part with a possession or right	turn loose or free from restraint
do without or cease to hold or adhere to	grant freedom to; free from confinement

relinquish (adverb)	loose (adverb)
	without restraint

Difference between relinquish and loose

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