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Synonyms for intolerance

Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-tol-er-uh ns
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈtɒl ər əns


Définition of intolerance

Origin :
  • "unwillingness to endure a differing opinion," 1765, from Latin intolerantia "impatience, unendurableness, insufferableness, insolence," from intolerantem (see intolerant). Especially of religious matters through mid-19c. Now-obsolete intolerancy was used in same sense from 1620s.
  • noun lack of willingness to tolerate
Example sentences :
  • He rejoiced in the name, and used it primarily as a challenge to intolerance.
  • Extract from : « Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle » by H. N. Brailsford
  • And, of course, if the intolerance be very great, the authority must be very direct.
  • Extract from : « Leading Articles on Various Subjects » by Hugh Miller
  • One word as to the alleged "intolerance of the fanatic Orangemen of Belfast."
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • There is no intolerance; everybody lives comfortably with his neighbour.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • This is the trick of Nationalists when speaking of the intolerance of Belfast.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • What is hateful in age is its lack of understanding and of sympathy; in a word—its intolerance.
  • Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy
  • This was because of an impatience and intolerance toward the enemy.
  • Extract from : « Erik Dorn » by Ben Hecht
  • The young apostle had allowed his zeal for the Master's name to lead to intolerance.
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage
  • Turgot demanded the suppression of this declaration of intolerance.
  • Extract from : « Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) » by John Morley
  • New constraints, new types of intolerance, and new obstacles come about.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

Antonyms for intolerance

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