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. Carmen Farina:

   Muslim students and their families who observe Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha shouldn't have to choose between an instructional day and their religious obligations, this new addition will also enable a teachable moment in the classroom for our students to learn about religious tolerance and the societal contributions of various cultures.

2. Goethe:

   Tolerance comes of age. I see no fault committed that I myself could not have committed at some time or other.

3. Emma Ross:

   It was never thought to be a limiting factor in performance -- we tended to think that was running out of energy -- but now we understand more about the role neuromuscular function plays in exercise tolerance.

4. Governor Andrew Cuomo:

   We have zero tolerance for anyone who aided or abetted these criminals, no matter how minor their role.

5. Rodrigo Naranjo:

   These are investors who have a long-term horizon and a high tolerance for risk.