relent

US /rɪˈlent/
UK /rɪˈlent/
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1.

ceder, abrandar, recuar

abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment

:
The police refused to relent in their efforts to find the suspect.
A polícia recusou-se a ceder em seus esforços para encontrar o suspeito.
After much pleading, she finally relented and let them go.
Depois de muita súplica, ela finalmente cedeu e os deixou ir.
2.

diminuir, abrandar, cessar

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

:
The rain finally relented, allowing us to go outside.
A chuva finalmente diminuiu, permitindo-nos sair.
The pressure on him did not relent, even after his resignation.
A pressão sobre ele não diminuiu, mesmo após sua renúncia.