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NONPUNITIVE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word nonpunitive. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word nonpunitive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for NONPUNITIVE

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clement
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (of weather or climate) physically mild

• (used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy

compassionate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing or having compassion

verb

• share the suffering of

easy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

• free from worry or anxiety

adverb

• with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')

• without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

• in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

adjective satellite

• not hurried or forced

• affording pleasure

• having little impact

• readily exploited or tricked

• in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

• marked by moderate steepness

• affording comfort

• casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

• less in demand and therefore readily obtainable

• obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally

• not strict

forbearing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment

forgiving
adjectiveadj
adjective

• inclined or able to forgive and show mercy

adjective satellite

• providing absolution

gentle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

indulgent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

adjective satellite

• tolerant or lenient

• being favorably inclined

lenient
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tolerant or lenient

• not strict

• characterized by tolerance and mercy

merciful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing or giving mercy

adjective satellite

• (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious

mild
adjectiveadj
adjective

• moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

adjective satellite

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• mild and pleasant

permissive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not preventive

• granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline

pardoning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of excusing a mistake or offense

• a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

• the formal act of liberating someone

verb

• accept an excuse for

• grant a pardon to

Alternatives for CLEMENT

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