relent
verb (used without object)
to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving.
relented
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past participleof relent.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof relent.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
relentverb (used without object)to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving.
Example Sentences
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But once Fury relented, organisers needed to find a British venue capable of satisfying the broadcast demands without leaving fans exposed to the British winter.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Then, it relented, acknowledging the passage didn’t exist and telling Turkle: “Oh, you are a tenacious and rigorous researcher.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
After some back and forth, McElwee relented, letting Adrian try his slow zooms and dynamic shots.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
While Platner—whose lead in the race had evaporated after a previous wave of stories about his relationship history—has not yet relented, he has suggested that he’s reassessing his run.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
But after Mrs. Norkus died in 1931, Herbert’s father relented and gave his son permission to join the Hitler Youth.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
