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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
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apexthe uppermost point : vertex
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excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
catechismoral instruction
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
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