relenting

re·lent

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-lent]
- /rɪˈlɛnt/
- /rɪˈlent/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-lent]
- /rɪˈlɛnt/

Definitions of relenting word

verb without object relenting to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving. 1
verb without object relenting to become less severe; slacken: The winds relented. 1
verb with object relenting Obsolete. to cause to soften in feeling, temper, or determination. 1
verb with object relenting Obsolete. to cause to slacken; abate. 1
verb with object relenting Obsolete. to abandon; relinquish. 1

See all 5 definitions of relenting

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Origin of relenting

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin *relentāre, equivalent to Latin re- re- + lentāre to bend, derivative of lentus flexible, viscous, slow

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Parts of speech for Relenting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Relenting

relenting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

relenting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for relenting

noun relenting

accedence — to give consent, approval, or adherence; agree; assent; to accede to a request; to accede to the terms of a contract.
capitulation — the act of capitulating
dedition — (obsolete) The act of yielding; surrender.

All 3 Synonyms of relenting

Antonyms for relenting

adj relenting

bulldogged — one of an English breed of medium-sized, short-haired, muscular dogs with prominent, undershot jaws, usually having a white and tan or brindled coat, raised originally for bullbaiting.
hard-headed — not easily moved or deceived; practical; shrewd.
insistent — earnest or emphatic in dwelling upon, maintaining, or demanding something; persistent; pertinacious.
iron-fisted — ruthless, harsh, and tyrannical: an ironfisted dictator.
ironfisted — ruthless, harsh, and tyrannical: an ironfisted dictator.

adjective relenting

neverending — having or likely to have no end: never-ending worry.

All 7 Antonyms of relenting