Relent
/rɪˈlɛnt/
To stop being strict and allow things to be easier, like when a teacher decides to give more time for a project.
Examples
- After a long talk, my teacher decided to relent and let us have extra recess time.
- My mom said I could only have one cookie, but she finally relented and gave me two.
- When the rain stopped, the coach chose to relent and let us play soccer outside.
Synonyms
ease up
soften
give in
be lenient
allow more time
Antonyms
be strict
refuse
harden
deny
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