relenting Meaning & Definition
What Does Relenting Mean?
Relenting is a noun that means The act of one who relents. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of relent. As a verb, it means To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper.
Relenting Definition (Noun)
- The act of one who relents.
Relenting as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of relent
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.
- (of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
Synonyms of Relenting
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Relenting synonyms and antonyms →Relenting in a Sentence
He had planned to ground his son for a month, but relented and decided to give him a stern lecture instead.
He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory.
Word Forms & Grammar
relenting (plural relentings)
relenting
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