relent

antaa myöten stay Stay; stop; delay.
To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion.

He relented of his plan to murder his opponent, and decided just to teach him a lesson instead.

I did, I suppose, hope that she might finally relent a little and make some conciliatory response or other. (from "The Remains of the Day"‎ by Kazuo Ishiguro)

Can you (..) behold / My sighs and tears, and will not once relent?

We waited for the storm to relent before we ventured outside.

He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory.

But nothing might relent her hastie flight; / So deepe the deadly feare of that foule swaine / Was earst impressed in her gentle spright ....

Salt of tartar placed in a cellar will (..) begin to relent.

When opening buds salute the welcome day, / And earth, relenting, feels the genial ray.