NONPUNITIVE Synonyms
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 |