relent

To become more lenient, compassionate, or forgiving. synonym: yield.

To become less severe or intense; slacken.

Remission; stay.

Relenting.

To slacken; stay.

To soften in substance; lose compactness; become less rigid or hard.

To deliquesce; dissolve; melt; fade away.

To become less severe or intense; relax.

To become less harsh, cruel, or obdurate; soften in temper; become more mild and tender; give way; yield; comply; feel compassion.

To slacken; remit; stay; a bate.