1. to become less severe, harsh, or strict; to give in or yield after initial resistance
Usage: past tense of ‘relent’

Examples

• After hours of pleading, she finally relented and let him go to the party.
• The strict teacher relented and gave the students an extra day to finish their project.
• He relented under pressure from his family and agreed to the compromise.
• The storm relented by evening, allowing the rescue teams to continue their work.
• Despite her initial refusal, she relented when she saw how disappointed he was.
• The judge relented and reduced the sentence after hearing the defendant’s story.