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To be surrendering or yielding to someone or something
“There was an attempt in the early weeks to paint a picture of a resilient country, unwilling to relent to the might of the coming scourge.”
Present participle for to become less harsh, severe or intense
“With her resolve slowly fading, Elspeth bent her head on and prayed that the storm would relent.”
Present participle for to reverse one's previous action or opinion
“Although he agreed that the project was important, General Yates did not relent on his decision to cancel the contracts of the consulting scholars.”
Present participle for to show mercy on someone
“Does a lion relent, with his paw upon his prey?”
Present participle for to relent, relieve, or be charitable towards someone in need
Present participle for to change or back out of one's decision or opinion
Present participle for to gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid
(of a game or contest) Present participle for to have failed to win
(accede to) Present participle for to agree to a demand, request, or treaty
Present participle for to draw to an end or close
The action of surrendering to an opponent or powerful influence
The act or state of waning in level, intensity or severity
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