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leniency Synonyms

Another word for leniency

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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or fact of being more merciful, tolerant, or forgiving than expected, especially in judging or punishing an offense.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney asked the judge to show lenience because it was the defendant's first offense."

Strongest
lenience
mercy
clemency
Strong
forbearance
indulgence
tolerance
mildness
compassion
forgiveness

Opposites of leniency

The opposite of leniency shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

strictness
severity
harshness
rigor
intolerance
ruthlessness
cruelty
See all opposites of leniency

• Nearby Words

lengthwise
lengthy
lenience
leniency
lenient
leniently
lens

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Leniency. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/leniency
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