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Meaning of the word relent in English

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relent

US /rɪˈlent/
UK /rɪˈlent/
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Verb

1.

abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment

Example:
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The police refused to relent in their efforts to find the suspect.
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After much pleading, she finally relented and let them go.
Synonym:
give inyieldconcedecapitulatesoftenease upback downclimb downgive waywaver
2.

of a severe or persistent thing, such as a storm or an attack) become less intense or severe; lessen

Example:
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The rain finally relented, allowing us to go outside.
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The pressure on him did not relent, even after his resignation.
Synonym:
abatesubsideeaselet upwanediminishdeclinerecedeslackenmoderate
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