The Open Dictionary

relent

verb

UK/rɪˈlent/
US/rɪˈlent/

Definitions of relent verb

  1. Intransitive

    to become less severe or strict; to cease resistance; to give in to pressure or a request.

    • After some debate, the company finally relented and agreed to the employees' demands.

    • Despite her initial objections, she eventually relented and allowed her child to go on the trip.

    • The government, under public pressure, finally relented and agreed to reconsider the policy.