relented

VERB

die down; let up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiesce capitulate cave in come around comply ease off give in give up let go quit relax slacken soften subside

STRONG

drop ease ebb fall fold forbear melt moderate slow wane weaken yield

WEAK

be merciful change one's mind cool it cry uncle die away ease up on give quarter give some slack give way go along with go easy on have mercy have pity lay back let it happen lighten up mellow out say uncle show mercy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grow increase worry

STRONG

advance ascend continue free rise

WEAK

build

Example Sentences

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Ned relented, on one condition: “You’re going to have to tell her,” he told Mann.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He finally relented and gave me some money.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

After yelling at the man on foot, Jarrod Levine relented and moved his truck, Sadeh said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Pegula grabbed a break in game five of the first set with a forehand winner to take charge and never relented, with the Russian making 16 unforced errors.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Since Dr. Holland was not able to help them, Charles relented and wrote to Dr. Gully.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman