Pliancy and Stringency
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Pliancy
Pliancy noun - Adaptability of mind or character.
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Synonyms for Pliancy
Stringency is an antonym for pliancy.
Nearby Words: pliant, pliability
Stringency
Stringency noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).
Usage example: some people objected to the stringency of the new regulations regarding the alteration of building exteriors in the historic district
Pliancy is an antonym for stringency.
Nearby Words: stringent, stringently
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