verb🔗ShareTo 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."attitudecharacteremotionmindmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo slacken; to abate."He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory."attitudeactiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lessen, make less severe or intense."The teacher initially refused to extend the deadline, but after hearing the students' reasons, she relented and gave them one extra day. "conditionsituationamountdegreeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting"The stubborn butter, finally relented and softened after sitting in the warm kitchen for an hour. "materialsubstancephysicschemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
