Leniency is a lenient attitude or lenient behaviour.
The judge rejected pleas for leniency and sentenced him to six months in prison.
He said he would show no leniency towards those who stirred up trouble between Muslimsand Christians.
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Synonyms: mercy, compassion, clemency, quarter More Synonyms of leniency
Examples of 'leniency' in a sentence
leniency
He reluctantly pleaded guilty on the understanding that the court martial would show him considerable leniency.
The Sun (2012)
Show them any leniency and they will leave their cars there while they go for a coffee and a trip to the shops.
The Sun (2013)
But law-abiding taxpayers would be right to resent the apparent leniency being shown to tax dodgers.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The enforcement of price-fixing intensified as a result of granting leniency to companies that blew the whistle on their competitors.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Her brother, aunt and uncle all spoke in support of her in court and called on the judge for leniency.
The Sun (2014)
Why was he shown leniency?
The Sun (2006)
I don't see any leniency granted for him.
The Sun (2014)
Some Church figures have called for forgiveness and have appealed to the Patriarch to urge leniency.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
So the woman forced herself to be patient, showing a little leniency, at least for now.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They also stand to benefit should European regulators show leniency when deciding how much cash financial companies need to set aside against future shocks to the system.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In previous years, universities have shown leniency to those who narrowly missed out on grades, but this is unlikely to happen.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
As well as the tears, I was perplexed by the leniency of the sentence.
The Sun (2006)
When the accused was fined $10,000 and sentenced to ten years in prison, it was widely felt that too much leniency had been shown.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
(noun)
The judge rejected pleas for leniency.
Synonyms
mercy
Neither side showed its prisoners any mercy.
compassion
They preach universal kindness and compassion.
clemency
The prisoners' pleas for clemency were turned down.
quarter
It is brutal work, with no quarter given.
pity
a killer who had no pity for his victims
tolerance
his tolerance and understanding of diverse human nature
indulgence
The king's indulgence towards his sons angered them.
tenderness
She smiled, politely, rather than with tenderness.
moderation
gentleness
the gentleness with which she treated her pregnant mother
forbearance
a high degree of tolerance and forbearance
mildness
One reason for his success was his mildness and dignity.
lenity
Additional synonyms
in the sense of clemency
Definition
mercy
The prisoners' pleas for clemency were turned down.
Synonyms
mercy,
pity,
humanity,
compassion,
kindness,
forgiveness,
indulgence,
leniency,
forbearance,
quarter,
mercifulness
in the sense of compassion
Definition
a feeling of distress and pity for the suffering or misfortune of another
They preach universal kindness and compassion.
Synonyms
sympathy,
understanding,
charity,
pity,
humanity,
ruth (archaic),
mercy,
heart,
quarter,
sorrow,
kindness,
tenderness,
condolence,
clemency,
commiseration,
fellow feeling,
soft-heartedness,
tender-heartedness,
aroha (New Zealand)
in the sense of forbearance
a high degree of tolerance and forbearance
Synonyms
patience,
resignation,
restraint,
tolerance,
indulgence,
long-suffering,
moderation,
self-control,
leniency,
temperance,
mildness,
lenity,
longanimity (rare)
Nearby words of
leniency
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lengthen
lengthy
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lens
Synonyms of 'leniency'
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Explore 'leniency' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of gentleness
the gentleness with which she treated her pregnant mother
Synonyms
tenderness,
compassion,
kindness,
consideration,
sympathy,
sweetness,
softness,
mildness,
kindliness,
mansuetude (archaic)
in the sense of indulgence
Definition
the act of indulging oneself or someone else
The king's indulgence towards his sons angered them.
Synonyms
leniency,
pampering,
spoiling,
kindness,
fondness,
permissiveness,
partiality
in the sense of mildness
One reason for his success was his mildness and dignity.
Synonyms
gentleness,
kindness,
indulgence,
tenderness,
warmth,
moderation,
tranquillity,
softness,
clemency,
leniency,
smoothness,
calmness,
blandness,
forbearance,
meekness,
docility,
placidity,
mellowness,
lenity,
temperateness
in the sense of pity
a killer who had no pity for his victims
Synonyms
mercy,
kindness,
clemency,
leniency,
forbearance,
quarter
in the sense of quarter
Definition
mercy or pity shown to a defeated opponent
It is brutal work, with no quarter given.
Synonyms
mercy,
pity,
compassion,
favour,
charity,
sympathy,
tolerance,
kindness,
forgiveness,
indulgence,
clemency,
leniency,
forbearance,
lenity
in the sense of tenderness
She smiled, politely, rather than with tenderness.
Synonyms
gentleness,
love,
affection,
liking,
care,
consideration,
sympathy,
pity,
humanity,
warmth,
mercy,
attachment,
compassion,
devotion,
kindness,
fondness,
sentimentality,
benevolence,
humaneness,
amorousness,
warm-heartedness,
softheartedness,
tenderheartedness
in the sense of tolerance
Definition
the quality of accepting other people's rights to their own opinions, beliefs, or actions
his tolerance and understanding of diverse human nature