Leniently and Severely

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Leniently adverb - In a permissively lenient manner.

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Severely is an antonym for leniently.

Nearby Words: lenient, leniency, lenience

Severely adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

Usage example: the building was severely damaged by the explosion

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Leniently is an antonym for severely.

Nearby Words: severe, severity

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Severely and Leniently. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/leniently/severely

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