Leniently and Punitively
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Leniently
Leniently adverb - In a permissively lenient manner.
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Synonyms for Leniently
Punitively is an antonym for leniently.
Punitively
Punitively adverb - In a punishing manner.
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Synonyms for Punitively
Leniently is an antonym for punitively.
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