relenting

Definitions

The act of becoming less severe, harsh, or strict.

Giving in to a request, demand, or pressure; yielding.

Examples

The heavy rain showed no signs of relenting, forcing the organizers to cancel the outdoor concert.

After hours of intense negotiation, the company finally started relenting on its strict policy regarding remote work.

Synonyms

yielding capitulating conceding softening relaxing submitting giving in

Antonyms

resisting persisting hardening defying remaining firm standing fast unyielding