Opposite of kind or lenient, often to excess
“His parents were strict disciplinarians who often had unrealistic expectations.”
Opposite of that lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse
Opposite of accommodating or permissive in nature
“No surprise then that writers so often prove such a stubborn, contrary lot.”
Opposite of present participle for to tolerate or allow (something that is generally frowned on)
“Another tactic, which I abhor, was to use pepper, chili or anything to irritate the hounds' noses.”
Opposite of present participle for to excuse (something that is generally frowned on)
“My commitment to love leads me to condemn all acts of violence whether by state actors or by non-state groups and individuals.”
Opposite of present participle for to deliberately ignore (something that is generally frowned on)
“The Lords were advised to regard the customs of other Kingdoms, for fear of infuriating them.”
Opposite of forgiveness of sins, in a general sense
Opposite of the practice of tolerating something, in particular differences of opinion or behaviour
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