Associations to the word «Relent»
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Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
RELENT, noun. Stay; stop; delay.
RELENT, verb. To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion.
RELENT, verb. To slacken; to abate.
RELENT, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To lessen, make less severe or fast.
RELENT, verb. (dated) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield; to dissolve; to melt; to deliquesce.
Dictionary definition
RELENT, verb. Give in, as to influence or pressure.
Wise words
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?