Lenient vs. Stringent — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Lenient and Stringent
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Lenient
Inclined not to be harsh or strict; merciful or indulgent
Lenient parents.
Stringent
Imposing rigorous standards of performance; severe
Stringent safety measures.
Lenient
Not harsh or strict; merciful or generous
Lenient rules.
Stringent
Constricted; tight
Operating under a stringent time limit.
Lenient
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation
The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion.
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Stringent
Characterized by scarcity of money, credit restrictions, or other financial strain
Stringent economic policies.
Lenient
(medicine) A lenitive; an emollient.
Stringent
; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable.
Lenient
Relaxing; emollient; softening; assuasive; - sometimes followed by of.
O relax the fibers, are lenient, balsamic.
Time, that on all things lays his lenient hand.
Stringent
Binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe; as, stringent rules.
They must be subject to a sharper penal code, and to a more stringent code of procedure.
Lenient
Mild; clement; merciful; not rigorous or severe; as, a lenient disposition; a lenient judge or sentence.
Stringent
Demanding strict attention to rules and procedures;
Rigorous discipline
Tight security
Stringent safety measures
Lenient
A lenitive; an emollient.
Lenient
Tolerant or lenient;
Indulgent parents risk spoiling their children
Procedures are lax and discipline is weak
Too soft on the children
Lenient
Not strict;
An easy teacher
Easy standards
Lenient rules
Lenient
Characterized by tolerance and mercy
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