2syllables
relent
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relent is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, relent is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofrelent
1noun
- Stay; stop; delay.
- A relenting.
1verb
- To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper
Example: "He had planned to ground his son for a month, but relented and decided to give him a stern lecture instead."
- To slacken; to abate.
Example: "He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory."
- To lessen, make less severe or intense.
- (of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
1adjective
- Softhearted; yielding
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