Intolerance and Lenity

Opposite meaning words

Intolerance noun - Stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices.

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Lenity is an antonym for intolerance.

Lenity noun - Kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it.

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Intolerance is an antonym for lenity in tolerance topic.

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