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relent in Persian

نرم شدن narm šodan

/ɹɪˈlɛnt/

relent in Persian: نرم شدن (narm šodan). In English, relent means to give in or be swayed; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to show clemency.

Persian words for relent

become less severe, give in
نرم شدن narm šodan

English meaning of relent

  1. verb To give in or be swayed; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to show clemency.
  2. verb To slacken; to abate.
  3. verb To lessen, make less severe or intense.
  4. verb To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting.

Full definition of relent

relent in a sentence

  • He had planned to ground his son for a month, but relented and decided to give him a stern lecture instead.
  • We waited for the storm to relent before we ventured outside.
  • He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory.

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Questions about relent in Persian

What is the meaning of relent in Persian?
Relent in Persian is نرم شدن (narm šodan).
معنی relent چیست؟
Relent: نرم شدن (narm šodan).
What does relent mean in English?
Relent means to give in or be swayed; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to show clemency.

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