Assent and Relent

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Assent verb - To give or express one's approval (as to a proposal).

Usage example: are we to conclude from your silence that you assent?

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Relent and assent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Relent" instead a verb "Assent".

Nearby Words: assenting, assented

Relent verb - To cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control).

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Assent and relent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assent" instead a verb "Relent".

Nearby Word: relenting

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