relent in Finnish
relent in Finnish is pysähdys, viivästys, lauhtua — relent means to finally agree to something after initially refusing, or to become less harsh.
relent in Finnish
pysähdys
Stay; stop; delay.
viivästys
Stay; stop; delay.
lauhtua
(intransitive) To give in or be swayed; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to show clemency.
leppyä
(intransitive) To give in or be swayed; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to show clemency.
laantua
(intransitive) To slacken; to abate.
pehmetä
(dated, intransitive, of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
taipua
(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 Finnish?
"relent" in Finnish is pysähdys, viivästys, lauhtua. 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 Finnish, "relent" is pysähdys, viivästys, lauhtua.
Are there other ways to say "relent" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "relent": pysähdys, viivästys, lauhtua, leppyä, laantua, pehmetä.
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