re·lent 
/rɪˈlɛnt/ verb
re·lents; re·lent·ed; re·lent·ing /rɪˈlɛnt/ verb [no obj] somewhat formal 1 : to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing
▪ Our application was initially refused, but the city relented in the end and the permit was issued. ▪ They had refused to pay and relented only after being threatened with a lawsuit. 2 : to become less severe, harsh, strong, determined, etc.
▪ He will not relent [=give up] in his effort to clear his name. ▪ The winds would not relent.
▪ Our application was initially refused, but the city relented in the end and the permit was issued. ▪ They had refused to pay and relented only after being threatened with a lawsuit.
▪ He will not relent [=give up] in his effort to clear his name. ▪ The winds would not relent.
