What is another word for relents?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪlˈɛnts] (IPA)

Relents is a verb that describes an action of giving in, yielding or softening one's attitude, decision or behavior. There are numerous synonyms for relents, including acquiesces, concedes, compromises, submits, gives way, bends, gives in, or yields. These words imply that an individual has ceased resisting some pressure or changed their mind about something they were previously opposed to. Other synonyms for relents could be assents, accepts, tolerates, adapts, or adjusts. These words imply that one has either granted permission or accepted something they had previously refused or disapproved of. Regardless of the word, relents, its synonyms and its uses can convey a range of subtle differences in meaning for the English language speakers.

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What are the hypernyms for Relents?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Relents

But when she sees her uncle and her husband watching the boy and laughing at the parade together, she relents.
"Nan of Music Mountain"
Frank H. Spearman
But the moment father relents I will say, Come.
"Raiding with Morgan"
Byron A. Dunn
I shall never be friends again with roses; I shall loathe sweet tunes, where a note grown strong relents and recoils, and climbs and closes, As a wave of the sea turned back by song.
"Poems & Ballads (First Series)"
Algernon Charles Swinburne

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