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Rarerelent
The correct spelling is relent.
How to pronounce relent
/ɹɪˈlɛnt/
nounIPA: /ɹɪˈlɛnt/
Say it like: Rel-ent
The correct spelling is relent. Stay; stop; delay. For example: "He had planned to ground his son for a month, but relented and decided to give him a stern lecture instead."
Usage Examples
“He had planned to ground his son for a month, but relented and decided to give him a stern lecture instead.”
“He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Stay; stop; delay.
- 2.A relenting.
verb
- 1.To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper
- 2.To slacken; to abate.
- 3.To lessen, make less severe or intense.
- 4.(of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
adjective
- 1.Softhearted; yielding
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