leniency meaning
UK US /ˈlinjənsi/ 3 syllables
leniency (noun): mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.
leniency has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
leniency as a noun
- mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
Synonyms: lenience, mildness, lenity
Type of: mercifulness
Related forms: lenient
- a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
- too much indulgence spoils a child
Synonyms: indulgence, lenience
Type of: permissiveness
Kinds: softness
Related forms: lenient
- lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
Synonyms: lenience
Type of: tolerance
Kinds: clemency
Related forms: lenient
leniency in a sentence
- The papacy isn't know for leniency.
- I thank you for your leniency.
- Can I count on leniency?
- Tom begged the judge for leniency.
How to pronounce leniency
leniency is pronounced /ˈlinjənsi/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with LE · words ending in CY · 8-letter words
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