Concede and Relent

Concede

Concede verb - To cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control).
Usage example: he conceded as soon as it became clear that he could not win

Relent is a synonym for concede in succumb topic. In some cases you can use "Relent" instead a verb "Concede".

Nearby Words: concession, conceding

Relent

Relent verb - To cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control).
Usage example: the supervisor finally relented in the face of the petition, and allowed employees to take longer lunch breaks

Concede is a synonym for relent in yield topic. You can use "Concede" instead a verb "Relent", if it concerns topics such as succumb.

Nearby Word: relenting

Common collocations

little concede little relent little
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