Example:Our application was initially refused, but the city relented in the end and the permit was issued.
Trick to remember: Jo strong k wo relent nhi hota
Other meanings of Relent
(verb) Abandon or mitigate a severe or harsh attitude, especially by finally yielding to a request/ become less severe or intense. — नरम पड़ जाना Example: When the journalist didn’t relent and release the name of her source, she was jailed for obstructing justice.