Meaning & use
relented
Became less strict or harsh, and agreed to something after initially refusing.
See it in a sentence
Her father finally relented and let her go to the concert alone.
The company relented after weeks of public pressure and issued a refund.
A note on using this word
Past tense of "relent"; typically implies a change from a firm "no" to reluctant agreement, often under pressure.
Words with a similar meaning
yieldedgave insoftened
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Words with an opposite meaning
persistedheld firm
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