Leniency and Temperance

Leniency

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

Temperance and leniency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Temperance" instead a noun "Leniency".

Nearby Words: lenient, leniently, lenience

Temperance

Temperance noun - An avoidance of extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits.

Leniency and temperance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Leniency" instead a noun "Temperance".

Nearby Words: temper, tempered, tempering
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