most proportionate

ADJECTIVE

balanced, corresponding

Synonyms

WEAK

commensurable commensurate comparable comparative compatible consistent contingent correlative correspondent corresponding dependent equal equitable equivalent even in proportion just reciprocal relative symmetrical uniform

Antonyms

WEAK

disproportionate imbalanced irrelevant

ADJECTIVE

balanced

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commensurate comparable corresponding equitable proportional reciprocal

WEAK

commensurable comparative compatible consistent contingent correlative correspondent dependent equal equivalent even in proportion just relative symmetrical uniform

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disproportionate dissimilar unlike

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most proportionate

It stopped short of striking him off the medical register, saying that his suspension - at the "upper end" of the banding - was the "most proportionate sanction".

From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026

The barrister said Mr Yaxley-Lennon owes a "substantial sum" and he intended to question him "with a view to establishing what steps would be most proportionate to take with a view to maximising recovery".

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2022

There is simply no prize for taking the most time to consider, posting the most even-handed and nuanced reaction, demanding the most proportionate punishment.

From Time ● Mar. 28, 2014