relenting

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English

Definitions

verb

To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper“He had planned to ground his son for a month, but relented and decided to give him a stern lecture instead.”
To slacken; to abate.“He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory.”
To lessen, make less severe or intense.
(of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting

noun

The act of one who relents.

Related words

Synonyms

soften yield relentment relinquishment recanting easing reliving recantation remitment relapse recession relaxation remission renouncement releasement refrainment

Associated

Rhymes

unrelenting dissenting tormenting lamenting disorienting implementing augmenting venting repenting presenting

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