Synonyms for leniency

Synonyms for (noun) leniency

Synonyms: lenience, leniency

Definition: lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers

Similar words: tolerance

Definition: the act of tolerating something


Synonyms: lenience, leniency, indulgence

Definition: a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

Usage: too much indulgence spoils a child

Similar words: permissiveness, tolerance

Definition: a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior


Synonyms: mildness, lenience, leniency, lenity

Definition: mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

Similar words: mercifulness, mercy

Definition: a disposition to be kind and forgiving

Usage: in those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband


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