show mercy

soften touch

disarm forgive mollify relax relent

become lenient

agitate increase worry

coagulate condense fight solidify

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

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

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

grow increase worry

advance ascend continue free rise

build

commiserate comprehend

ache agree appreciate comfort compassionate condole love pity understand

be in accord be in sympathy be kind to be there for be understanding bleed for emphathize feel heart go out to go along with grieve with have compassion identify with offer consolation pick up on relate to share another's sorrow show kindliness show tenderness side with tune in

scorn

disapprove disregard ignore