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relent

verb

/rɪˈlɛnt/

Meaning

to become less severe, harsh, or strict

After hours of begging, she finally relented.

relent in the face of

yield, soften, give in, concede

resist, persist, continue

relent slightly, relent after pressure, relent eventually

To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.

to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent

to dip into liquid; to involve deeply in an activity

to add something to what has already been added

To display or allow someone to see something.

to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way