Relent Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-lĕnt
Die down; let up
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. soften
  2. yield
  3. comply
  4. relax
Antonyms:
  1. strengthen
  2. increase
  3. rise
  4. build
  5. worsen
To moderate or change a position or course of action as a result of pressure
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. slacken
  2. soften
  3. yield
  4. ease off
  5. abate
  6. acquiesce
  7. bend
  8. comply
  9. dissolve
  10. ease
  11. weaken
  12. melt
  13. moderate
  14. subside
  15. wane
To become more lenient, compassionate, or forgiving.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. yield

Words Related to Relent

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Relent Sentence Examples

  • I'm sure if he sees how important this is to you, he'll relent.

  • Never give up against stronger opponents but never relent against weaker ones.

  • So, we will not rest, we will not waiver, we will not relent in the fight against international terrorism.

  • But if proven wrong, most will relent and run the job over again.

  • There's no discouragement shall make him once relent His first avowed intent to be a pilgrim.

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