Definition of Relent in English :

Define Relent in English

Relent meaning in English

Meaning of Relent in English

Pronunciation of Relent in English

Relent pronunciation in English

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Relent

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Verb

1. relent, soften, yield

give in, as to influence or pressure

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Relent

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verb (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

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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

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intr.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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