Relent and Refuse

Relent

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

Refuse and relent are semantically related in abandon topic. In some cases you can use "Refuse" instead a verb "Relent".

Nearby Word: relenting

Refuse

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

Relent and refuse are semantically related in abandon topic. Sometimes you can use "Relent" instead a verb "Refuse".

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

money relent money refuse money
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