Relent Meaning in English
word
ɹɪˈɫɛnt
ri-LENT
ɹɪlˈɛnt
ri-LENT
Definition
To become less strict, severe, or determined; to give in after resisting, or to allow something after first refusing.
Usage & Nuances
Often formal or literary. Common in the phrases 'relent and let' (allow), 'wouldn’t relent', or describing weather: 'The storm did not relent.' Not used for physical objects.
Spanish: ceder - ablandarsePortuguese (BR): ceder - amolecer-sePortuguese (PT): ceder - amolecer-seChinese (Simplified): 屈服 - 让步Chinese (Traditional): 屈服 - 讓步Hindi: दया करना - नरम पड़नाArabic: يَلين - يَتراجعBengali: নরম হওয়া - দয়া করা - নমনীয় হওয়াRussian: смягчиться - уступать - сдаватьсяJapanese: 折れる - 譲歩するVietnamese: nhượng bộ - dịu lại - bớt khắc nghiệtKorean: 누그러지다 - 양보하다Turkish: yumuşamak - pes etmek - gevşemekUrdu: نرم پڑنا - مان جانا - رحم کھاناIndonesian: melunak - mengalah - mereda
Example Sentences
After hours of begging, she finally relented and let the children play outside.
basic
The teacher would not relent and kept giving more homework.
basic
The rain finally relented after several days of storms.
basic
My parents didn’t relent until I promised to finish my homework first.
natural
The negotiations were tough, but eventually one side relented and accepted the deal.
natural
She kept saying no, but he refused to relent and kept asking.
natural