Synonyms for Lenient (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (tolerant or lenient):
indulgent, soft
WordNet sense 2 (granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline):
permissive
WordNet sense 3 (not strict):
easy
WordNet sense 4 (not demanding; requiring little if any patience or effort or skill):
undemanding
WordNet sense 5 ((used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy):
clement
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