Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
relent
verb
/rɪˈlɛnt/
Definition
To become less severe, strict, or harsh.
Examples
- After days of hard negotiation, the company finally decided to relent and offer better terms to the workers.
- She was firm in her decision until she saw the puppy’s sad eyes, which made her relent.
- The storm eventually relented, allowing the sun to shine through the clouds.
Meaning
To give in or yield to something or someone after a period of resistance.
Synonyms
- yield
- soften
- cave in
- give in
- back down
