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relent
[ri-lent]
verb (used without object)
to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving.
to become less severe; slacken.
The winds relented.
verb (used with object)
Obsolete., to cause to soften in feeling, temper, or determination.
Obsolete., to cause to slacken; abate.
Obsolete., to abandon; relinquish.
relent
/ rɪˈlɛnt /
verb
to change one's mind about some decided course, esp a harsh one; become more mild or amenable
(of the pace or intensity of something) to slacken
(of the weather) to become more mild
Other Word Forms
- relentingly adverb
- nonrelenting adjective
- unrelented adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of relent1
Example Sentences
"Let me be clear: I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety - and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people," Tinubu said.
He made that argument repeatedly, starting several decades ago and relenting only recently.
Eventually, despite their fears over how their daughter would be judged by Iraqi society, Hadi convinced Nayef’s parents to relent and let her participate.
That’s been the overwhelming motivation for residents in this neighborhood, who have refused to relent against an erratic landslide that has presented challenge after challenge.
"I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety -- and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people."
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