Synonyms for
Relent
Definition
to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving
Synonyms & similar words
Example sentences
- After much begging, the mom finally relented and let her son stay up past his bedtime.
- The coach refused to relent on the team's strict training regimen.
- The storm showed no signs of relenting as the wind continued to howl.
- The teacher wouldn't relent until every student finished their assignment.
- The company refused to relent on their strict dress code policy.
Quotes
'We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee.' - Marian Wright Edelman
'The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.' - Nelson Mandela
'Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.' - Christian D. Larson