Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the word:- Relinquish
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Retain
Relinquish means to give up something willingly, such as a claim, a right or a post. Its antonym is retain.
Example: The king relinquished his throne in favour of his son.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Abandon | to leave or give up completely (a synonym of relinquish) | The crew abandoned the sinking ship. |
| (2) Exempt | to free someone from a duty or rule (it is not the opposite of giving up) | Senior citizens are exempted from the entry fee. |
| (3) Deny | to say that something is not true, or to refuse to give (it is not the opposite of relinquish) | He denied taking the money. |
| (4) Retain (answer) | to keep something and not lose or give it up (giving up and keeping are opposites) | The team retained the trophy for a second year. |
| Synonyms of relinquish: abandon, give up, surrender, renounce Antonyms of relinquish: retain, keep, hold, maintain Also asked in CUET (UG): relinquish – 30-05-2026 Slot 1, 22-05-2026 Slot 2, 19-05-2026 Slot 1, 06-06-2023 Slot 1, 26-05-2023 Slot 1, 17-08-2022 Slot 1 |