снисходи́тельность — meaning in English

English meaning

• clemency noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
• condescension noun The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
• forgiveness noun The act of no longer being angry at someone for a wrong they did.
• indulgence noun The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
• leniency noun Mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.
• patronage noun Financial or other support given by a patron.

Senses

снисходи́тельность is used for these senses in English:

• clemency The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
• condescension The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
• forgiveness A readiness to forgive.
• indulgence Tolerance.
• leniency The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
• patronage A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.

clemency — full definition

1. noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
2. noun An official act reducing or cancelling a legal punishment, such as a pardon.

condescension — full definition

1. noun The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
2. noun A patronizing attitude or behavior.
3. noun Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.

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