What does lenient mesn

It means to soothe or soften i think

Adjective

adjective: lenient

1.

(of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant.

"judges were far too lenient with petty criminals"

synonyms: merciful, clement, forgiving, forbearing, tolerant, charitable, humane, indulgent, easygoing, magnanimous, sympathetic, compassionate, mild

"Brother Andrew was a lenient teacher"

antonyms: severe

2.

archaic

emollient.