Lapse and Strictness

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Lapse noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.

Usage example: his slip of the tongue about the mayor's name was an unfortunate lapse

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Strictness is an antonym for lapse.

Nearby Words: lapsed, lapsing, lapsus

Strictness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).

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Lapse is an antonym for strictness.

Nearby Words: strict, strictly

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