Meaning & use
Leniently
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In a mild, merciful manner, without harshness or severity.
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The judge decided to treat the first-time offender leniently.
Her manager dealt leniently with the minor mistake in the report.
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Often paired with verbs like "treat," "judge," or "punish" to describe reduced severity in a decision.
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