have been relenting

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  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