THESAURUS

Lenient Thesaurus

Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.

Synonyms for Lenient

Depending on context, synonyms include clement, easygoing, forbearing, indulgent, lax, loose-handed.

Antonyms for Lenient

Common opposites include despotic, draconian, heavy-handed, severe, stern, strict.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include soft, permissive, easy, clement, indulgent, undemanding.

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What is another word for lenient?

Possible synonyms include clement, easygoing, forbearing, indulgent, lax.

What is an antonym for lenient?

Possible antonyms include despotic, draconian, heavy-handed, severe, stern.

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