relented

language: en

definitions

  1. verb
    ceased to be angry or harsh; became more lenient
    en: ceased to be angry or harsh; became more lenient
  2. verb
    became less severe or strict
    en: became less severe or strict

examples

  1. He relented and gave in.

    He relented and gave in.

  2. The punishment relented.

    The punishment relented.