Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Leniency
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Sternness.
- "Leniency" refers to the quality of being more tolerant or forgiving, especially in terms of administering punishment or judgment.
- On the other hand, "sternness" refers to the quality of being strict, severe, or uncompromising in one's attitude.