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toleration Synonyms

Another word for toleration

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• noun (Context 1)

The practice or policy of allowing people to hold or express views, beliefs, or behaviors that differ from one's own or from the prevailing norm, especially in religious or political matters.

Usage Example

"The Edict of Nantes was a landmark royal decree that granted a significant degree of religious tolerance to French Protestants."

Strongest
tolerance
Strong
forbearance
sufferance
permissiveness
leniency
acceptance
Weak
indulgence

Opposites of toleration

The opposite of toleration shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

intolerance
persecution
bigotry
suppression
prohibition
See all opposites of toleration

• Nearby Words

tolerant
tolerantly
tolerate
toleration
toll
tollbooth
tollbridge

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Toleration. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/toleration
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