Relented: meaning, definitions and examples
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relented
[ rษชหlษntษชd ]
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:
๐ต๐น cedeu
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฎเฅเคฐ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช nachgegeben
๐ฎ๐ฉ mereda
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัััะฟะธะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ ustฤ piล
๐ฏ๐ต ่ญฒๆญฉใใ
๐ซ๐ท cรฉdรฉ
๐ช๐ธ cediรณ
๐น๐ท taviz verdi
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ณดํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุงุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ ustoupil
๐ธ๐ฐ ustรบpil
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎฉๆญฅไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ popustil
๐ฎ๐ธ mildaรฐist
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพัะฐััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แแแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ geri รงษkildi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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