RELENTING
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Definition
verb
- To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper“He had planned to ground his son for a month, but relented and decided to give him a stern lecture instead.”
- To slacken; to abate.“He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory.”
- To lessen, make less severe or intense.
noun
- The act of one who relents.
Source: Wiktionary
