Answer: relented

AnswerCrossword Clue
RELENTED

Gave in

RELENTED

Yielded

RELENTED

Became less severe

RELENTED
Grew less severe
RELENTED
Let up
RELENTEDAbated.
RELENTEDFelt compassion.
RELENTEDGave in.
RELENTEDSoftened
RELENTEDBecame forgiving
RELENTEDSoftened in temper
RELENTEDBacked down