relented

/R IH0 L EH1 N T IH0 D/

verb

1
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.”
2
To slacken; to abate.
“He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory.”
3
To lessen, make less severe or intense.
4
(of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting

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