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Antonyms for Lenient

1. Noun:

- Strict: a person who is rigid and rigorous in their decisions or actions.

Example sentence: The strictness of the coach ensured discipline and dedication among the team members.

2. Adjective:

- Harsh: showing no mercy or tolerance.

Example sentence: The harsh punishment served as a deterrent for future misconduct.

- Rigid: inflexible, sticking strictly to rules or principles.

Example sentence: The rigid regulations in the company made it difficult for employees to suggest any changes.

- Unsparing: not lenient, stern in administering punishment or criticism.

Example sentence: The unsparing judge handed down the harshest sentence possible to the criminal.

3. Adverb:

- Harshly: in a severe, unsympathetic, or punitive manner.

Example sentence: The teacher reprimanded the student harshly for failing to complete the assignment.

4. Verb:

- Punish: impose a penalty on someone for their wrongdoing.

Example sentence: The court decided to punish the offender with a lengthy prison sentence.

- Discipline: train or develop by instruction and exercise.

Example sentence: The strict coach disciplined the players to improve their performance.

- Chastise: rebuke or reprimand severely.

Example sentence: The teacher chastised the students for whispering during the lesson.