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clement Antonyms

Opposite of clement

Because the opposite of clement shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

(Of weather or climate) mild, pleasant, and free from severe storms or extreme temperatures.

Usage Example

"Thanks to the unusually inclement autumn weather, the botanical garden remained open to visitors through late November."

Strongest
inclement
severe
harsh
Strong
stormy
foul
tempestuous

• adjective (Context 2)

(Of a person or their actions) inclined to be merciful, forgiving, and lenient toward offenders.

Usage Example

"The magistrate was known as a merciless judge who favored rehabilitation over harsh sentencing for first-time offenders."

Strongest
merciless
unforgiving
ruthless
pitiless
Strong
harsh
severe

Similar words to clement

Words similar to clement shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

merciful
lenient
mild
temperate
forgiving
balmy
forbearing
compassionate
See all synonyms of clement

• Nearby Words

cleave
cleft
clemency
clement
clemently
clench
clergy

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Clement. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/clement
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