Leniency and Rigour

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

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Rigour is an antonym for leniency.

Nearby Words: lenient, leniently, lenience

Rigour noun - Excessive sternness.

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Leniency is an antonym for rigour.

Nearby Words: rigorous, rigor

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