relent
/rɪˈlɛnt/
yield
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To abandon a harsh intention or cruel treatment; to give in.
"She relented and allowed her son to stay out late."
- 2.
(Of something unpleasant) to lessen its intensity or severity; to become less harsh.
"The biting cold relented slightly as the sun rose."
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After hours of pleading, he finally relented and agreed to help us.
After hours of pleading, he finally relented and agreed to help us.
The teacher was stern, but she relented when she saw the student's genuine regret.
The teacher was stern, but she relented when she saw the student's genuine regret.
The relentless rain finally relented, giving way to a clear sky.
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How do you pronounce relent?
relent is pronounced [/rɪˈlɛnt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does relent mean?
relent means "yield". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is relent?
relent is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "After hours of pleading, he finally relented and agreed to help us." — used to mean "yield".
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