HyperDic: toleration

English > 2 senses of the word toleration:
NOUNattributetoleration, acceptance, sufferancea disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
acttolerationofficial recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion)
toleration > pronunciation
Soundstaa.lerey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > toleration: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningA disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations.
Example"all people should practice toleration and live together in peace"
Synonymsacceptance, sufferance
Narrowerself acceptanceAn acceptance of yourself as you are, warts and all
Broaderpermissiveness, toleranceA disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
Spanishtolerancia
Verbstolerateput up with something or somebody unpleasant
English > toleration: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningofficial recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion).
Categoryreligion, faith, religious beliefA strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
Broaderlicense, permission, permitThe act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
Spanishtolerancia
Catalantolerància social
Verbstoleraterecognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)

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