had been relenting

• past perfect progressive

  past perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.

  of relent.
  relent

  verb (used without object)

  to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving.

Related Words

• acquiesce
• capitulate
• cave in
• come around
• comply
• ease off
• give in
• give up
• let go
• quit
• relax
• slacken
• soften
• subside