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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But Sinner had made up his mind and, with his parents as advocates, Piatti relented.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The legal maneuvering continued for months, right up until an hour before they were set to enter a courtroom, at which point James relented.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

He finally relented and gave me some money.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“Okay, I’ll just go ahead and tell you both the truth,” she relented.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix