n. Function: noun
1 the capacity to bear something unpleasant, painful, or difficult FF1C; had always had a high tolerance to pain FF1E;
Synonyms: endurance, stamina, toleration
Related Words: fortitude, grit, guts; strength, vigor; long-suffering, patience, sufferance; steadfastness, steadiness; opposition, resistance
Antonyms: intolerance
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Synonyms: FORBEARANCE 2, clemency, indulgence, lenience, leniency, mercifulness, toleration
Related Words: liberality, liberalness, open-mindedness, permissiveness
Contrasted Words: narrow-mindedness; prejudice; dogmatism; bigotry
Antonyms: intolerance