The difference between Lenient and Severe
When used as adjectives, lenient means lax, whereas severe means very bad or intense.
Lenient is also noun with the meaning: a lenitive.
check bellow for the other definitions of Lenient and Severe
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Lenient as an adjective:
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation
Examples:
"The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion."
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Lenient as a noun (medicine):
A lenitive; an emollient.
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Severe as an adjective:
Very bad or intense.
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Severe as an adjective:
Strict or harsh.
Examples:
"a severe taskmaster"
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Severe as an adjective:
Sober, plain in appearance, austere.
Examples:
"a severe old maiden aunt"