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Leniency (Noun)

Meaning 1

Mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Lenity
  • Lenience
  • Mildness

Hypernyms

  • Mercifulness

Related Words

  • Lenient (adjective)

Meaning 2

A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Lenience
  • Indulgence

Hypernyms

  • Tolerance
  • Permissiveness

Hyponyms

  • Softness

Related Words

  • Lenient (adjective)

Meaning 3

Lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Lenience

Hypernyms

  • Tolerance

Hyponyms

  • Clemency
  • Mercy

Related Words

  • Lenient (adjective)
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