relinquish

/ri'liɳkwiʃ/
Verb
  1. release, as from one's grip
    • Let go of the door handle, please!
    • relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall
  2. turn away from; give up
    • I am foreswearing women forever
  3. do without or cease to hold or adhere to
    • We are dispensing with formalities
    • relinquish the old ideas
  4. part with a possession or right
    • I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
    • resign a claim to the throne

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relinquish
He reluctantly relinquished the trophy to the winner.