Indulgent and Severe

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Indulgent

Indulgent adjective - Tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others.
Usage example: she was perhaps a bit too indulgent with her children, who always seemed to get away with everything
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Severe is an antonym for indulgent.
Nearby Words: indulge, indulgence, indulgently, indulging

Severe

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Usage example: a severe, uncompromising teacher who locked the classroom door precisely when the bell rang and let no one in afterward
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Indulgent is an antonym for severe.
Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed
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  • Admiring the Abomination Unfortunately, however, it's often taken for/seen as self-indulgent disrespect to the victims of tornadoes and severe storms, even if no disrespect is intended.
    Source: Admiring the Abomination
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