снисходи́тельность — meaning in English

English meaning

• clemency noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
• condescension noun Behaviour that seems polite on the surface but really shows that a person feels superior to others.
• 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 Behaviour that seems polite on the surface but really shows that a person feels superior to others.
2. noun An attitude or way of behaving that talks down to other people.
3. noun Friendly, polite treatment given by someone of higher status to someone of lower status.

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