Relent word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "relent" word

[verb] give in, as to influence or pressure

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\Re*lent"\ (r?-l?nt"), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Relented}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Relenting}.] [F. ralentir, fr. L. pref. re- re- + ad to + lentus pliant, flexible, slow. See {Lithe}.] 1. To become less rigid or hard; to yield; to dissolve; to melt; to deliquesce. [Obs.] He stirred the coals till relente gan The wax again the fire. --Chaucer. [Salt of tartar] placed in a cellar will . . . begin to relent. --Boyle. When opening buds salute the welcome day, And earth, relenting, feels the genial ray. --Pope. 2. To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, cruel, or the like; to soften in temper; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion. Can you . . . behold My sighs and tears, and will not once relent? --Shak.
\Re*lent"\, v. t. 1. To slacken; to abate. [Obs.] And oftentimes he would relent his pace. --Spenser. 2. To soften; to dissolve. [Obs.] 3. To mollify; to cause to be less harsh or severe. [Obs.]
\Re*lent"\ (r?-l?nt"), n. Stay; stop; delay. [Obs.] Nor rested till she came without relent Unto the land of Amazons. --Spenser.

Synonyms for relent

soften, yield

Antonyms: remain firm, stand

The fun area, different aproach to word »relent«

Let's analyse "relent" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TNELER. Average typing speed for these characters is 1635 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .-. . .-.. . -. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: relent: 5 + 5 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: relent: 9 + 5 + 3 + 5 + 5 + 2 = 29, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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