RELENTED
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of RELENTED
To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper
"He had planned to ground his son for a month, but relented and decided to give him a stern lecture instead."
To slacken; to abate.
"He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory."
To lessen, make less severe or intense.
Examples of RELENTED in a Sentence
- "He had planned to ground his son for a month, but relented and decided to give him a stern lecture instead."
- "He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory."
Word Details
Is RELENTED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RELENTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RELENTED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RELENTED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | l | e | n | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RELENTED
100 words from the letters in RELENTED
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How to Use RELENTED in Word Games
RELENTED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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