As I understand it the crux of the problem was that while Tar-Palantir and a few followers had 'repented' and returned to the old ways the bulk of the Numenoreans did not. He could not turn the tide, and that wasn't the Valar's fault or anything they could help.
The 'fall' of the Numenoreans bears a strong resemblance to that of the Noldor. Both peoples became impatient of the tutelage of the Valar, as well they might. Neither Men nor Elves were made by Eru to be pets for the Valar removing both races from Middle Earth, their intended home and natural enviroment, though kindly meant was a very grave mistake.
The 'King's Men's' desire to resume the use of their own tongue and reconnect with their long lost kin in Middle Earth were essentially a healthy reaction against the cultural domination of the Valar and Eldar. Unfortunately a misguided desire for immortality got into the mix and poisoned the movement.
And it is likely that deep down many Men had never really forgiven the Valar for leaving their forefathers to the mercy of Morgoth all those centuries. Certainly that betrayal made it much easier for Men to distrust the Valar and believe they were lying to them about Aman being harmful to Mortals.
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