lenient Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite tolerant or lenient
soft; indulgent.
- indulgent parents risk spoiling their children
- too soft on the children
- they are soft on crime
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adjective satellite not strict
- an easy teacher
- easy standards
- lenient rules
- an easy penalty
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adjective satellite characterized by tolerance and mercy
WordNet
Le"ni*ent noun
Definitions
(Med.) A lenitive; an emollient.
