relent
US /rɪˈlent/
UK /rɪˈlent/
1.
mengalah, melunak, mereda
abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment
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The police refused to relent in their efforts to find the suspect.
Polisi menolak untuk mengalah dalam upaya mereka menemukan tersangka.
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After much pleading, she finally relented and let them go.
Setelah banyak memohon, dia akhirnya mengalah dan membiarkan mereka pergi.
2.
mereda, berkurang, melunak
of a severe or persistent thing, such as a storm or an attack) become less intense or severe; lessen
:
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The rain finally relented, allowing us to go outside.
Hujan akhirnya mereda, memungkinkan kami untuk keluar.
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The pressure on him did not relent, even after his resignation.
Tekanan padanya tidak mereda, bahkan setelah pengunduran dirinya.