Answer: relented

AnswerCrossword Clue
RELENTEDGave in
RELENTEDYielded
RELENTEDBecame less severe
RELENTEDGrew less severe
RELENTEDLet up
RELENTEDAbated.
RELENTEDFelt compassion.
RELENTEDGave in.
RELENTEDSoftened
RELENTEDBecame forgiving
RELENTEDSoftened in temper
RELENTEDBacked down
relented(esp. of bad weather) Become less severe or intense
relentedRELENT, to soften and become less severe
relentedAbandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment