Synonyms of toleration

toleration

noun

as in tolerance

Related Words

• tolerance
• acceptance
• permit
• agreement
• acquiescence
• patent
• liberty
• concession
• assent
• grant
• OK
• certification
• consent
• pass
• granting
• sanction
• seal
• permission
• clearance
• signature
• allowance
• warrant
• accreditation
• license
• stamp
• accord
• concurrence
• authorization
• sufferance
• green light
• imprimatur
• leave

Dissimilar Words

• prohibition
• refusal
• denial
• rejection
• revocation
• injunction
• suppression
• proscription
• exclusion
• interdiction
• veto
• repression
• deterrence
• ban
• taboo
• embargo
• discouragement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of toleration

His mom provided her stamp of approval (or at least toleration), and Banks saw his football career take off. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026

At the same time, the phrase could be invoked to support religious toleration and in pleas for inclusiveness. — Margie Burns, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025

Government toleration of the same sorts of exercise of monopoly power by giant nonfood retailers dealt similar blows to independent drug and hardware store chains. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2024

As the late Philip Windsor wisely stated, true progress lies not in mere tolerance but in active toleration—embracing our differences as a source of strength. — Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024