Back off (6)

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relent

'back off' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for relent that I've seen before include "Give in to influence or pressure" , "Be less strict" , "Relax severity or opposition" , "Become less severe, soften" , "Decide to be kind after all?" .)

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