Relent | Mean of relent in English Dictionary
/rɪˈlɛnt/
- Verb
- to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing
- Our application was initially refused, but the city relented in the end and the permit was issued.
- They had refused to pay and relented only after being threatened with a lawsuit.
- to become less severe, harsh, strong, determined, etc.
- He will not relent [=give up] in his effort to clear his name.
- The winds would not relent.
