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RELENT

to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity

The meaning of the word relent is to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity.

Random words

WordMeaning
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
advertto turn the mind or attention
quarrygame
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast
executionerone who executes
tawnyof the color tawny
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable