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being lenient
[/ˈbiːɪŋ ˈlɛniənt/]
verb phrase (gerund/present participle)
ser indulgente
1.
showing or characterized by mercy and compassion; not strict or harsh in judgment
The teacher was being lenient with the late assignments.
A professora estava sendo indulgente com as tarefas atrasadas.
2.
allowing more freedom or flexibility than is normally permitted
By being lenient with the deadline, he hoped to reduce student stress.
Ao ser indulgente com o prazo, ele esperava reduzir o estresse dos alunos.
NYC Slang
going easy on someone; cutting someone slack
Synonyms
being merciful
being compassionate
being forgiving
being tolerant
being permissive
Antonyms
being strict
being harsh
being severe
being rigid
being unforgiving
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser indulgente
most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
estar sendo complacente
alternative form emphasizing temporary state
Portugal
ser benevolente
more formal and literary usage
Portugal
estar a ser tolerante
emphasizing tolerance and permissiveness
Related Idioms & Phrases
turning a blind eye
giving someone the benefit of the doubt
taking it easy on someone
having a soft heart
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