lenity

Noun

Meaning

The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency; -- opposed to severity and rigor.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

humanity mercy kindness clemency softness gentleness leniency mildness tenderness lenience grace laxness understanding quarter favor
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Antonyms

despite meanness spite severity hatred prejudice
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Hypernyms

mercy mercifulness

Anagrams

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Close letter words and terms

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