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Synonyms & Antonyms of sufferance
1
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
- was pointedly reminded that he was at the private beach on sufferance and could be kicked out at any time
Synonyms for sufferance
- allowance,
- authorization,
- clearance,
- concurrence,
- consent,
- granting,
- green light,
- leave,
- license
- (or licence),
- permission,
- sanction,
- warrant
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2
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
- spending a whole day with my airheaded sister-in-law is beyond sufferance
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