relent Synonyms

yield soften become merciful give way backpedal back down ease up ease off knuckles give in weaken wane slacken off cave in come around agree to something become lenient admit defeat be merciful give quarter concede defeat throw in the sponge tenderized show the white flag raise the white flag throw in the towel unbend thaw surrender forbear ease drop crumble concede comply commiserate capitulate bend acquiesce accede give knuckle succumb subside submit slacken remit relenting relax moderate