Relent
/ɹɪˈlɛnt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:8 pts6 letters
Definition of Relent
verb
- To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper
"He had planned to ground his son for a month, but relented and decided to give him a stern lecture instead."
- To slacken; to abate.
"He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory."
- To lessen, make less severe or intense.
- (of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
adjective
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