relent by Collins

  1. 1) verb, to change one's mind about some decided course, esp a harsh one; become more mild or amenable
  2. 2) verb, (of the pace or intensity of something) to slacken
  3. 3) verb, (of the weather) to become more mild

Etymology

C14: from re- + Latin lentāre to bend, from lentus flexible, tenacious


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