Words For Compromise

2 words in this vocabulary list

verb to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving

  • Despite numerous warnings, the storm refused to relent, causing widespread damage.
  • I've been asking for a break all day, but my boss won't relent.
  • My mom keeps nagging me about cleaning my room, she just won't relent.
  • The pain in her heart did not relent, even after years had passed.

noun a certain degree or extent; somewhat

adverb to some extent; in a way

  • The project was completed after a sort of restructuring within the team.
  • I guess we finished the job after a sort of reshuffling things around.
  • We managed to fix the issue after a sort of mix-up.
  • She found her way back to happiness after a sort of dark period in her life.