1. becoming less severe, harsh, or strict; showing mercy or compassion

Examples

• After hours of begging, her relenting parents finally agreed to extend her curfew.
• The relenting judge reduced the defendant’s sentence.
• His relenting attitude toward his employees made him a popular boss.
• The storm showed signs of relenting by evening.
• She gave him a relenting smile and forgave his mistake.
• The relenting heat finally broke after three days of extreme temperatures.