Sunday, March 13, 2016

relent

re·lent

rəˈlent/

verb

abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment.

"she was going to refuse his request, but relented"

synonyms:change one's mind, backpedal, do a U-turn, back down, give way/in, capitulate;More

(especially of bad weather) become less severe or intense.

"by evening the rain relented"

synonyms:ease off/up, slacken, let up, abate,drop, die down, lessen, decrease,subside, weaken

"the rain has relented"

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