RELENT


Meaning of RELENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ rɪˈlent ]

v.intr. 1 abandon a harsh intention. 2 yield to compassion. 3 relax one's severity; become less stern. [ME f. med.L relentare (unrecorded), formed as RE- + L lentare bend f. lentus flexible]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.