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relinquishing vs surrender

surrender vs relinquishing

relinquishing and surrender both are nouns.

relinquishing is not a verb while surrender is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relinquishing Yes No No No
surrender Yes No Yes No
As nouns, surrender is a hyponym of relinquishing; that is, surrender is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than relinquishing:
  • relinquishing: a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
  • surrender: a verbal act of admitting defeat
Other hyponyms of relinquishing include giving up, yielding.
relinquishing (noun) surrender (noun)
the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. the delivery of a principal into lawful custody
a verbal act of admitting defeat
acceptance of despair
relinquishing (verb) surrender (verb)
give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
relinquish possession or control over
Difference between relinquishing and surrender

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