relent

relent

8 senses · Free VividLex dictionary · Thesaurus

1. v. i. To become less rigid or hard; to yield; to dissolve; to melt; to deliquesce. Source: opted
2. v. i. To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, cruel, or the like; to soften in temper; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion. Source: opted
3. v. t. To slacken; to abate. Source: opted
4. v. t. To soften; to dissolve. Source: opted
5. v. t. To mollify ; to cause to be less harsh or severe. Source: opted
6. n. Stay; stop; delay. Source: opted
7. v. give in, as to influence or pressure Source: wordnet
8. v:100 v give in, as to influence or pressure Source: ecdict

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