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"Relent" Definition

verb-transitive

Obsolete To cause to slacken or abate.
Obsolete To cause to soften in attitude or temper.

verb-intransitive

To become more lenient, compassionate, or forgiving. See Synonyms at yield.

verb

To become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity.
To cease resistance .
Abandon or mitigate a severe or harsh attitude, especially by finally yielding to a request.