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What is another word for Lax? – 130 Lax Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    lenient slack careless negligent indifferent lackadaisical apathetic lethargic lazy idle remiss laxative loose relaxed weak gentle moderate soft permissive tolerant easygoing casual nonchalant laid-back dilatory procrastinating delaying slow tardy sluggish

    Meaning of Lax

    According to Oxford Dictionary, "lax" means not strictly enforced or observed, or not tightly stretched or held in place.

    Definitions

    • According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, "lax" means not tight or firm, or not severe or strict.

    Example Uses

    • The coach warned the team about being lax in their defense, or they would lose the game.
    • The lax enforcement of traffic rules led to an increase in accidents.
    • The doctor prescribed a laxative to help with constipation.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    strict severe firm tight rigorous stern demanding exacting precise meticulous thorough diligent attentive careful vigilant watchful alert tense taut strained austere rigid inflexible uncompromising unyielding

    Related Nouns

    regulations rules standards guidelines policies laws enforcement discipline control supervision management administration government authority power responsibility obligation duty requirement necessity constraint restriction limitation

    Related Verbs

    relax loosen weaken reduce decrease diminish soften moderate ease calm soothe alleviate mitigate enforce implement apply administer manage supervise regulate control govern direct command

    Related Adjectives

    careless negligent indifferent apathetic lethargic lazy idle remiss weak gentle moderate soft permissive tolerant easygoing casual nonchalant laid-back dilatory procrastinating delaying slow tardy sluggish lenient slack loose relaxed