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Lenient

noun
/ˈliːni.ənt/
Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.nounA lenitive; an emollient.
2.adjectiveLax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation
"The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion."

Synonyms

laxpermissivesofteasyclementindulgentundemandingrelaxedslackrelaxslightsoftened

Antonyms

severestrictstringentunlenient

Rhymes With

convenientinconvenient
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