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relented

/ˈrɛlɛntɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does relented mean?

verb

past tense of relent, to give in to a demand or pressure, or to become less severe or intense.

Example

"The company relented and agreed to meet the workers' demands."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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