What is the opposite word of Relinquish?

Answer: Possess is the antonym of relinquish.

"Relinquish" means to give up, let go of, or surrender something.

"Possess" means to have, own, or hold something — the opposite of giving it up.

Why the other choices are incorrect:

• Abdicate — means to give up a position, power, or responsibility; it is a synonym of "relinquish".

• Renounce — means to formally give up or reject a claim, right, or belief; also a synonym of "relinquish".

• Deny — means to refuse or declare something untrue; it does not mean to take or have, so it is not the antonym.