relinquish
verbTo give up possession, control, or a claim.
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verbTo strip away, relinquish, or dispose of a possession or responsibility.
forsake
verbTo abandon or give up.
renounce
verbTo formally give up or reject a claim, belief, or practice.
waive
verbTo voluntarily give up a right or claim, or decide not to enforce a requirement.
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