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relents

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb relent has 1 sense
  1. yield, relent, soften - give in, as to influence or pressure
    Sample sentence:
    Sam and Sue relent

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Relents

Verb (intransitive)

Sense 1: To become less severe, harsh, or strict; to show mercy or forgiveness.

Example sentence: After pleading with his boss, she finally relents and gives him another chance.

Sense 2: To change one's decision, opinion, or attitude, especially as a result of persuasion or pressure.

Example sentence: The determined negotiator never relents until he gets what he wants.

Verb (transitive)

Sense 1: To cause someone to become less severe, harsh, or strict; to persuade or convince.

Example sentence: The heartfelt apology finally relented his anger.

Sense 2: To withdraw or soften a demand or condition previously imposed.

Example sentence: The landlord eventually relented his strict policy on no pets after seeing how responsible the tenant was.

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