Definitions
1.nounStay; stop; delay.
2.nounA relenting.
3.verbTo 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."
4.verbTo slacken; to abate."He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory."
5.verbTo lessen, make less severe or intense.
6.verb(of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
7.adjectiveSofthearted; yielding