Leniency Meaning in Hindi, Synonyms & Antonyms

Leniency(noun)

The quality of being more merciful, tolerant, or less strict than expected in giving punishment or judgment. (??????? / ???? / ??????)

Synonyms: Mercy, Clemency, Indulgence, Mildness

Antonyms: Harshness, Severity, Strictness, Rigour

Example: The teacher showed leniency by giving the students another chance to submit their assignments.

Trick to remember: Jab punishment kam ho aur insaan bol de “chhodo yaar, itni bhi badi galti nahi thi”, wahi leniency hoti hai. Memory trick for Leniency

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Other meanings of Leniency

(noun) The fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected — उदारता
Example: Despite his history of violent, the judge decided to grant him leniency due to his quick admission of guilt.