leniency
13 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #27,009
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/lˈiːnjʌnsiː/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural leniencies
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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