Associations to the word «Relenting»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
RELENT, noun. Stay; stop; delay.
RELENT, verb. To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion.
RELENT, verb. To slacken; to abate.
RELENT, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To lessen, make less severe or fast.
RELENT, verb. (dated) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield; to dissolve; to melt; to deliquesce.
Dictionary definition
RELENT, verb. Give in, as to influence or pressure.
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.