Synonyms for tolerance
ˈtɒl ər ənstol·er·ance

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1. tolerancenoun

   Antonyms:
   intolerance

2. tolerancenoun

   Antonyms:
   intolerance

3. tolerancenoun

   Antonyms:
   intolerance

4. tolerancenoun

   Antonyms:
   intolerance

5. tolerancenoun

   Antonyms:
   intolerance

6. tolerancenoun

   Antonyms:
   intolerance

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1. tolerancenoun

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

   Synonyms:
   leeway, allowance, permissiveness, margin

   Antonyms:
   intolerance

2. permissiveness, tolerancenoun

   a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

   Synonyms:
   permissiveness, leeway, allowance, margin

   Antonyms:
   intolerance

3. tolerancenoun

   the act of tolerating something

   Synonyms:
   leeway, allowance, permissiveness, margin

   Antonyms:
   intolerance

4. tolerancenoun

   willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others

   Synonyms:
   leeway, allowance, permissiveness, margin

   Antonyms:
   intolerance

5. allowance, leeway, margin, tolerancenoun

   a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

   Synonyms:
   perimeter, leeway, allowance account, security deposit, permissiveness, gross profit margin, gross profit, valuation account, allowance, margin, adjustment, border, valuation reserve

   Antonyms:
   intolerance

Matched Categories

1. • Allowance
   • Attitude
   • Divergence
   • Endurance
   • Temperament

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. tolerancenoun

   Synonyms:
   endurance, sufferance, toleration

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1. tolerancenoun

   Synonyms:
   endurance, toleration, sufferance

   Antonyms:
   intolerance

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1. List of paraphrases for "tolerance":

   toleration, tolerant, tolerate, tollerance, tolerated, tolerability, tolerances, hardiness, intolerance, indulgence, forbearance, out-of-tolerance, error

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1. Premier Li Keqiang:

   Our tough stance on corruption is here to stay, our tolerance for corruption is zero, and anyone guilty of corruption will be dealt with seriously.

2. Physiotherapist Michelle Tong:

   You question whether the person would develop a tolerance to it, each time they're using it, they end up having to apply a high pressure each time, just to get the same effect, as you would if you were taking painkillers for the long-term.

3. Marcia Bernicat:

   Everyone in a democracy has a right to due process. If there is a violent confrontation people may not survive that, but the goal should be zero tolerance, the goal should be to try and bring everyone to justice.

4. Nancy Pelosi:

   I pray for Congressman Conyers, however, Congressman Conyers should resign, he has served our Congress and shaped consequential legislation – zero tolerance means consequences for everyone – no matter the great legacy.

5. Maria Ramirez Bolanos (MRB):

   You can require respect, ask for tolerance but you cannot demand validation