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relinquishing vs renunciation

renunciation vs relinquishing

relinquishing and renunciation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relinquishing Yes No No No
renunciation Yes No No No
As nouns, renunciation is a hypernym of relinquishing; that is, renunciation is a word with a broader meaning than relinquishing:
  • relinquishing: a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
  • renunciation: an act (spoken or written) declaring that something is surrendered or disowned
Other hypernyms of relinquishing include renouncement.
relinquishing (noun) renunciation (noun)
the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.)
a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. an act (spoken or written) declaring that something is surrendered or disowned
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
Difference between relinquishing and renunciation

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