RELENT


Meaning of RELENT in English

■ verb

1》 abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment.

2》 become less intense.

Origin

ME (in the sense 'dissolve'): based on L. re- 'back' + lentare 'to bend'.

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