relent in Dutch
relent in Dutch is oponthoud, verblijf, milder worden — relent means to finally agree to something after initially refusing, or to become less harsh.
relent in Dutch
oponthoud
Stay; stop; delay.
verblijf
Stay; stop; delay.
milder worden
(intransitive) To give in or be swayed; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to show clemency.
milderen
(intransitive) To give in or be swayed; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to show clemency.
verzachten
(intransitive) To give in or be swayed; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to show clemency.
verslappen
(intransitive) To slacken; to abate.
meegeven
(dated, intransitive, of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
ontspannen
(dated, intransitive, of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
oplossen
(dated, intransitive, of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
smelten
(dated, intransitive, of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
verzachten
(dated, intransitive, of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
zachter worden
(dated, intransitive, of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
What does "relent" mean?
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verb To finally agree to something after initially refusing, or to become less harsh.
"Her father finally relented and let her go to the concert."
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relent in a sentence
- Her father finally relented and let her go to the concert.
- The storm showed no sign of relenting.
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What is "relent" in Dutch?
"relent" in Dutch is oponthoud, verblijf, milder worden. relent means: To finally agree to something after initially refusing, or to become less harsh.
How do you use "relent" in a sentence?
Example: "Her father finally relented and let her go to the concert." In Dutch, "relent" is oponthoud, verblijf, milder worden.
Are there other ways to say "relent" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 11 translations listed for "relent": oponthoud, verblijf, milder worden, milderen, verzachten, verslappen.
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