Clement and Strict

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Clement adjective - Tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others.

Usage example: his clement application of authority was a welcome change after years of managerial heavy-handedness

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Strict is an antonym for clement.

Nearby Words: clemency, clementine, Clemente

Strict adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Usage example: that piano teacher is notoriously strict, but students make great strides under her tutelage

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Clement is an antonym for strict.

Nearby Words: strictly, strictness

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