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lenient

UK /ˈliːni.ənt/ | US /ˈliːni.ənt/

A lenitive; an emollient.

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  • (noun) A lenitive; an emollient.
  • (adjective) Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A lenitive; an emollient.
  2. 2
    adjective Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation

Examples

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Synonyms

lax permissive

Antonyms

severe strict stringent unlenient

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