Relenting

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlɛntɪŋ/

Relenting (verb)

  1. Becoming less harsh or strict, often after being firm for a while.
  2. Agreeing to something after refusing it for some time.

Examples

  • The teacher is relenting on the homework policy this week.
  • After much discussion, she is relenting to his request.

Common collocations: become more lenient, show flexibility, give in to pressure, yield to demands

Synonyms of Relenting

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Relenting

  • — Continuing firmly in a course of action despite difficulty.
  • — Withstanding or opposing an action or influence.