Relents is a verb that describes an action of giving in, yielding or softening one's attitude, decision or behavior. There are numerous synonyms for relents, including acquiesces, concedes, compromises, submits, gives way, bends, gives in, or yields. These words imply that an individual has ceased resisting some pressure or changed their mind about something they were previously opposed to. Other synonyms for relents could be assents, accepts, tolerates, adapts, or adjusts. These words imply that one has either granted permission or accepted something they had previously refused or disapproved of. Regardless of the word, relents, its synonyms and its uses can convey a range of subtle differences in meaning for the English language speakers.