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Relaxing; emollient; softening; assuasive; -- sometimes followed by of.
not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected:
(of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant.
[Mild] or [gentle], [tolerate]; soothin, emollient.
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