English / word
permissive
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; overly lenient.
In context
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Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
Synonyms
lenient,indulgent,tolerant
Antonyms
strict,authoritarian,rigid
Collocations
permissive parenting,permissive society,permissive attitude