LENIENCY Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word leniency. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word leniency. (close relations)

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	indulgence				nounn
	noun • an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires • a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone • the act of indulging or gratifying a desire • foolish or senseless behavior • the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
	clemency				nounn
	noun • good weather with comfortable temperatures • leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
	compassion				nounn
	noun • a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering • the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
	forbearance				nounn
	noun • good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence • a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting
	forgiveness				nounn
	noun • compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive • the act of excusing a mistake or offense
	mercy				nounn
	noun • leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice • a disposition to be kind and forgiving • the feeling that motivates compassion • something for which to be thankful • alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed
	tolerance				nounn
	noun • the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions • a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior • the act of tolerating something • willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others • a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
	understanding				nounn
	noun • the cognitive condition of someone who understands • the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises • an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion • the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination adjective satellite • characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
	lenience				nounn
	noun • mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant • a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone • lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
	lenity				nounn
	noun • mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
	mildness				nounn
	noun • good weather with comfortable temperatures • acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered • mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

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