How to pronounce“relent”in English
IPA/ɹɪˈlɛnt/
Syllablesre·lent
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Definitions of “relent”
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verb
To give in or be swayed; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to show clemency.
“He had planned to ground his son for a month, but relented and decided to give him a stern lecture instead.”
verb
To slacken; to abate.
“We waited for the storm to relent before we ventured outside.”
noun
A stay; a stop; a delay.
“There was no relent, my dear, as we pulled each other in.”
noun
A relenting.
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