Relent (verb)

1. Become less severe or intense.
2. Give in to pressure or persuasion.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "relax (one"s efforts)"): from old french relenter, from re- (expressing intensive force) + lent "gentle, slow".

Examples:

1. The storm had finally relented, and the sun came out.
2. He refused to relent in his demands for higher wages.
3. The teacher relented and let the students have a break.
4. The company relented and agreed to the union's demands.
5. The government relented and lifted the curfew.