lenity [noun]

Definition of lenity:

mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

Synonyms of lenity:

● Lenience

● Leniency

● Mildness

● Mercy

● Compassion

● Clemency

● Charity

● Grace

● Mildness


Opposite/Antonyms of lenity:

● Bloodlust

● Harshness

● Greed

● Cruelty

● Atrocity

● Avarice

● Madness

● Malevolence

● Meanness

● Mercilessness

● Vengeance


Sentence/Example of lenity:

The inhabitants were treated with a lenity as wise as it was humane.