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tolerance

/ˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/noun3 syllables

Tolerance means: a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits.

Synonyms for tolerance6

noun, as in a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

allowance, leeway, margin

noun, as in a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

permissiveness

also used for tolerance

toleration, forbearance

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Opposites of tolerance

intolerance

What does tolerance mean?5

noun

1

a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

2

a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

3

the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions

4

the act of tolerating something

5

willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with tolerance?1

four syllables

intolerance
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Tolerance in a sentence

  • Tolerance is good, but not for the intolerant.melodiouschaos2
  • We should practice tolerance toward each and everyone, just not toward intolerance.tinowls
  • In the name of tolerance, we should reserve the right not to tolerate intolerance.tinowls
  • To some people, tolerance is another word for weakness.Miktsoanit
  • As paradoxical as it may seem, defending tolerance requires to not tolerate the intolerant.DJ_Saidez
  • Children exhibit a low tolerance for the frustrations of learning.CM
  • Some people say tolerance is a two-way street.DJ_Saidez
  • There is no such thing as tolerance of intolerance.rul

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Forms of tolerance

as a noun

plural
tolerances