Relent
/ɹɪˈlɛnt/
Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:8 pts6 letters
Definition of Relent
verb
- To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper
"He had planned to ground his son for a month, but relented and decided to give him a stern lecture instead."
- To slacken; to abate.
"He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory."
- To lessen, make less severe or intense.
- (of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
adjective
Anagrams of Relent
Letter Values
r1
e1
l1
e1
n1
t1
Total: 6 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Relent
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Relent"
Relent is a 6-letter word that scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Relent" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "relent" is a low-scoring word.