verb see: lithe Date: 1526 intransitive verb 1. to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity, to cease resistance ; give in , let up , slacken , transitive verb soften , mollify , see: yield
RELENT
Meaning of RELENT in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012