Relented: meaning, definitions and examples

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relented

 

[ rษชหˆlษ›ntษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional change

To relent means to become less severe or intense in one's stance or position, often after a period of resistance or obstinacy. It is frequently used when someone softens their attitude or allows something after previously refusing. The term conveys a sense of yielding or giving in to persuasion. This change in attitude can be gradual or sudden and is often associated with emotions or compassion.

Synonyms

capitulated, gave in, relaxed, yielded.

Examples of usage

  • After much persuasion, she finally relented and agreed to help.
  • He was hard on his team, but eventually relented his strict rules.
  • Despite his stubbornness, he relented when he saw her distress.

Translations

Translations of the word "relented" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cedeu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเฅเคฐ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nachgegeben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mereda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัั‚ัƒะฟะธะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ustฤ…piล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญฒๆญฉใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรฉdรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cediรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taviz verdi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๋ณดํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ustoupil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ustรบpil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎฉๆญฅไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popustil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mildaรฐist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜ แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geri รงษ™kildi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cediรณ

Etymology

The word 'relent' originates from the Middle English 'relenten', which is derived from the Old French 'relentir', meaning 'to soften' or 'to allow to flow back'. Its roots trace further back to the Latin 'relenitire', combining 're-' (back) and 'lentus' (slow, pliant). The evolution of 'relent' reflects a shift in meaning from a physical to a more emotional context, as it began to describe not just the softening of physical resistance, but also a figurative yielding of one's will. This transition mirrors human behavior, as we often see individuals relent in their opinions or actions under emotional influence, leading to a broader use in emotional and personal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,842, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.