Lax and Pliable

Lax

Lax adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

Pliable and lax are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pliable" instead an adjective "Lax".

Nearby Word: laxly

Pliable

Pliable adjective - Able to bend easily without breaking.

Lax and pliable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lax" instead an adjective "Pliable".

Nearby Words: pliant, pliability, pliably
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