Indulgent and Stern

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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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Stern is an antonym for indulgent in lenient topic.

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

Usage example: the army post's stern commander always had the utmost respect of those who served under him

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Indulgent is an antonym for stern.

Nearby Words: sternness, sternly, sterne

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