PERMISSIVENESS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word permissiveness. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word permissiveness. (close relations)

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permit permitting permission permissive permissibly


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	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
	flexibility				nounn
	noun • the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped • the quality of being adaptable or variable • the trait of being easily persuaded
	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
	laxity				nounn
	noun • the condition of being physiologically lax • the quality of being lax and neglectful
	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
	leniency				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
	liberality				nounn
	noun • an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom • the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament
	openness				nounn
	noun • without obstructions to passage or view • characterized by an attitude of ready accessibility (especially about one's actions or purposes); without concealment; not secretive • willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas)

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