lenient
adjectiveLess strict or severe in judgment, discipline, or enforcement.
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adjectiveOverly willing to satisfy someone's wishes or excuse their behavior.
lax
adjectiveNot sufficiently strict, careful, or attentive.
permissive
adjectiveReadily allowing behavior or choices, often with few restrictions.
relent
verbTo become less severe, resistant, or intense.
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