Definition of Relent

1. Verb. Give in, as to influence or pressure. "Sam and Sue relent"

Exact synonyms: Soften, Yield
Specialized synonyms: Truckle
Antonyms: Stand

Definition of Relent

1. v. i. To become less rigid or hard; to yield; to dissolve; to melt; to deliquesce.

2. v. t. To slacken; to abate.

3. n. Stay; stop; delay.

Definition of Relent

1. to become less severe [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Relent

releasing factors
releasing hormone
releasing hormone
releasor
releasors
relegable
relegate
relegated
relegates
relegating
relegation
relegations
relend
relending
relends
relent (current term)
relented
relenting
relentless
relentlessly
relentlessness
relents
relet
relets
reletter
relettered
relettering
reletters
reletting
relevance

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