relent

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand weniger streng, hart oder entschlossen wird und nachgibt oder sich erweichen lässt; auch: in seiner Härte oder Strenge nachlassen.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming less severe, harsh, or determined; to yield or give in to pressure or persuasion.

1. Give in to pressureC1formal

   To become less severe, strict, or determined; to yield to persuasion or demands.

   Nachgeben

   • After hours of negotiation, the manager finally relented and approved the budget.
   • The storm relented, allowing the rescue team to proceed.
   • She refused to relent despite the constant criticism.

   Synonymeacquiescebudgecapitulatecomplyconcedegive waysoftensuccumbweakenyield

   Antonymedefyhardenpersistrefuseresistwithstand