Antonyms for relenting

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ri-lent

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈlɛnt

Definition of relenting

Origin : late 14c., "to melt, soften, dissolve," from re- + Latin lentus "slow, viscous, supple" (see lithe), perhaps on model of Old French rallentir. Sense of "become less harsh or cruel" first recorded 1520s. The notion probably is of a hard heart melting with pity. Related: Relented; relenting.

verb die down; let up

Example sentences :

I gave him hopes of Frederica's relenting, and told him a great deal of her improvements.
Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

“I am sure I should break down,” said I, trying to find some sign of relenting in his eyes.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

There was no pause, no pity, no relenting rest in the world's kindness.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

She shuddered, and he caught at the fact as a sign of relenting.
Extract from : « Masterpieces of Mystery » by Various

I am told that she is relenting—that she has been heard to speak kindly of Clara.
Extract from : « The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals » by Ann S. Stephens

I knew he was relenting when he first asked me if I would like to hear him play.
Extract from : « St. Cuthbert's » by Robert E. Knowles

And so awkward and unused was she; full of striving—no relenting.
Extract from : « A Pair of Blue Eyes » by Thomas Hardy

"In sooth, I am too cross-grained," said Griffith, relenting.
Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 104, June, 1866 » by Various

She doesn't show signs of relenting about your friend Coxon, does she?
Extract from : « Half a Hero » by Anthony Hope

No relenting longings towards the land of mountains and floods, I am afraid.'
Extract from : « Waverley » by Sir Walter Scott

Synonyms for relenting

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