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Relent
see synonyms of relentVerb
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Relent
see synonyms of relentverb (intransitive)
1.
to change one's mind about some decided course, esp a harsh one; become more mild or amenable
2.
(of the pace or intensity of something) to slacken
3.
(of the weather) to become more mild
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Relent
see synonyms of relent verb intransitive
1.
to soften in temper, resolution, etc.; become less severe, stern, or stubborn
2. Obsolete
to melt
verb transitive
3. Obsolete
to cause to relent
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Relent
see synonyms of relentintr.v. re·lent·ed, re·lent·ing, re·lents
1. To become more lenient, compassionate, or forgiving. See Synonyms at yield.
2. To become less severe or intense; slacken: The storm finally relented.
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