relent
verb (used without object)
to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving.
relents
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present tense formof relent (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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When he finally relents, she discovers that the invading Nazi army has razed her shtetl and that its inhabitants, including her parents, are gone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
The audience erupts into laughter, and though Mansfield tries to keep playing, she quickly relents, forcing a smile.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2025
If James relents on his no-trade clause, the Lakers can send him to a contender for one last hurrah.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2024
“OK, I think I can,” he relents, before chortling and adding: “I seriously don’t want to.”
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2024
I’m tempted to camp out on her front porch until she relents.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
