Definition of Relent
Relent
re·lent
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(verb)
to change one's mind and reduce or abandon one's harshness or cruelty, to become less strict or severe about something;
e.g. She was willing to relent and increase the project's funding only if the team took her advice.
(verb)
to become less intense, active, or severe, often referring to poor weather;
e.g. We hoped the storm would relent by the evening so we could go outside.
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