Forbearance and Strictness
Opposite meaning words
Forbearance
Forbearance noun - The capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining.
Strictness is an antonym for forbearance.
Nearby Words: forbear, forbearing
Strictness
Strictness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).
Usage example: his stoic temperament suited him well to the demands and strictness of military life
Forbearance is an antonym for strictness.
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