NOUN | attribute | toleration, acceptance, sufferance | a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations |
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act | toleration | official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion) |
Sounds | taa.lerey'shahn | |
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Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... |
Meaning | A disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations. | |
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Example | "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace" | |
Synonyms | acceptance, sufferance | |
Narrower | self acceptance | An acceptance of yourself as you are, warts and all |
Broader | permissiveness, tolerance | A disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior |
Spanish | tolerancia | |
Verbs | tolerate | put up with something or somebody unpleasant |
Meaning | official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion). | |
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Category | religion, faith, religious belief | A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny |
Broader | license, permission, permit | The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization |
Spanish | tolerancia | |
Catalan | tolerància social | |
Verbs | tolerate | recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others) |
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