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Lenient
noun
/ˈliːni.ənt/
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Word Frequency:
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Definitions
1.
noun
A lenitive; an emollient.
2.
adjective
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation
"The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion."
Synonyms
lax
permissive
soft
easy
clement
indulgent
undemanding
relaxed
slack
relax
slight
softened
Antonyms
severe
strict
stringent
unlenient
Rhymes With
convenient
inconvenient
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