Definition of Relent

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Relent

To become less rigid or hard; to yield; to dissolve; to melt; to deliquesce.

To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, cruel, or the like; to soften in temper; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion.

To slacken; to abate.

To soften; to dissolve.

To mollify ; to cause to be less harsh or severe.

Stay; stop; delay.

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Relent Quotations

I will never relent in defending America - whatever it takes.
George W. Bush

The anguish in London is a vivid reminder of why we cannot relent in taking the steps necessary to defend our homeland from the present terrorist threat.
Mike Pence

We will never forget and we will not relent until our job is done.
Doc Hastings

Relent Translations

relent in German is weich werden, mitleidig werden
relent in Swedish is mjukna

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