Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: relent

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Usage examples:

After roughly ten seconds, the elephants eventually relent and turn their attention to their wounded peer.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1811944/south-africa-elephants-death-poaching

Asked if Republicans would relent on work requirements, Republican negotiator Rep. Garret Graves of Louisiana fumed, “Hell no, not a chance."

Source: https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/biden-says-debt-deal-very-close-with-default-deadline-now-set-at-june-5/article_8ff5023d-505d-59ea-a6bd-c1cebfdfd9dd.html

But it has had to relent in some cases under international pressure.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/chinas-global-influence-on-downward-drift-as-its-lender-role-turns-toxic/

For instance, Kaziimba on Feb. 13 Ugandan lawmakers not to relent in the fight against homosexuality in order to protect the country’s morality.

Source: https://www.washingtonblade.com/2023/03/04/uganda-kenya-tanzania-move-to-further-curtail-lgbtq-rights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uganda-kenya-tanzania-move-to-further-curtail-lgbtq-rights

Giving a preview of what her main message will include, Kiessling said, “We cannot relent in our pursuit to protect all human life.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/news/to-offer-a-vision-of-hope-previewing-walk-for-life-west-coast-2023-lc5rhg5h

He assured that his company, would not relent in empowering the youth and giving back to society through their corporate social responsibility scheme.

Source: https://punchng.com/itf-empowers-165-ogun-indigenes/

He urged the governor not to be tired or relent on the good work as there was to be done to bring healthcare closer to the people.

Source: https://kogireports.com/kogi-govt-declares-free-education-in-basic-post-primary-schools/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kogi-govt-declares-free-education-in-basic-post-primary-schools

Hopefully, Sony will eventually relent on cross-saves, as well!

Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/disney-dreamlight-valley-cross-save-feature-blocked-playstation-ps4-ps5/

Mail Online has learned, his paranoia did not relent, and he told of his concern that his food might be poisoned on orders of his underworld tormentors.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12787601/Oscar-Pistorius-mansion-Pretorias-suburb-preacher.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Some aides believe it will take mounting pressure from the business community for the speaker to relent and that, given the difficult politics within his own caucus, he may not be able to back down.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/22/white-house-debt-ceiling-mccarthy-00093318

The First Lady, therefore, called on the management, staffers as well as corps members not to relent in their efforts in promoting national cohesion by providing quality services in their respective states of primary assignment.

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/nysc50-scheme-still-relevant-aisha-buhari-affirms/

The SGF urged members of the committee not to relent in the discharge of this huge task of reviewing the Public Procurement Act which will make public procurement processes seamless to deliver public goods and services.

Source: https://punchng.com/fg-inaugurates-committee-to-review-public-procurement-law/

The statement commended the Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi, for improving security in the State in the last three months and urged him not to relent in his efforts.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/07/23/cp-orders-manhunt-for-abductors-of-journalist-priestba/

The SUBEB chairman said that the board would not relent in providing adequately for the welfare of its workforce in the state.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/oyo-subeb-boss-tasks-staff-on-diligence-punctuality/

They however appealed to him and Governor Okowa not to relent in always attending to their needs especially in the areas of roads, electricity and educational facilities among others.

Source: https://flashpointnews.com/2023/02/13/2023-election-aniocha-south-oshimili-north-communities-others-affirm-support-for-elumelu-vows-to-vote-atiku-okowa-all-pdp-candidates/

” We call on them not to relent on their efforts in working with us to see to the realization of the full implementation of the Maputo Protocol” he added.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/nhrc-pledges-commitment-to-gender-equality-uphold-rights-of-women/

What followed was a relent pursuit to slow down the making of the movie, if not forcing it to shut down.

Source: https://collider.com/disney-robin-williams-ferngully-explained/

While Zucker struggled to come to terms with the idea of bringing Goldberg into the movie, Swayze wouldn't relent.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1754125/patrick-swayze-ghost-whoopi-goldberg