Relent

ri-LENT (/rɪˈlɛnt/)

to become less severe or intense; to give in.

“Though time presses on, the old man refuses to relent; each morning walk with his dog a quiet rebellion against the pull of old age.”

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a repeated pattern or phrase, especially in music.

behaving in an obsequious way to gain advantage or favour.

a person who is knowledgeable about and appreciates wine.

the quality of being kind or charitable.

noisy and difficult to control.

ominous; foreboding; having great significance.