Relenting and Stubborn

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Stubborn is an antonym for relenting.

Nearby Words: relent, relented

Stubborn adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

Usage example: he's just being stubborn, refusing even to try the new toothpaste

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Relenting is an antonym for stubborn.

Nearby Words: stubbornness, stubbornly

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