Definition of Relent

to unstiffen or give in

Examples of Relent in a sentence

Because my father is very angry, he won’t relent on my harsh punishment.  🔊

Hopefully the judge will relent and allow me to post bail.  🔊

Despite the threat of a lawsuit, the racist man wouldn’t relent and allow minorities to rent his apartments.  🔊

Do you think the guy will relent and let me in the bar if I show him my fake identification?  🔊

When the journalist didn’t relent and release the name of her source, she was jailed for obstructing justice.  🔊

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