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Relent

noun
/ɹɪˈlɛnt/
Word Frequency: 0.3

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

Synonyms

softenyieldrelaxeaseslackenrelinquishrecedeloosenreleaseunbendcededecline

Rhymes With

lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontentdissenttormentassent
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