relent
verb (used without object)
to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving.
relenting
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present participleof relent.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Iran’s leaders aren’t showing signs of relenting despite the continued attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
He made that argument repeatedly, starting several decades ago and relenting only recently.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 24, 2025
Amazon, seemingly confident that the price will be small, has shown no signs of relenting.
From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2024
“Nope, not at all,” Foster continued, before finally relenting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2024
Then, relenting: “I’ve seen pictures of him with the Sitwells. And T. S. Eliot. Also—there’s rather a funny one of him with that actress—I can’t remember her name. She’s dead now.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
