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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for tolerance

Noun

1. tolerance, endurance
usage: the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
2. permissiveness, tolerance, disposition, temperament
usage: a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
3. tolerance, allowance
usage: the act of tolerating something
4. tolerance, attitude, mental attitude
usage: willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others
5. allowance, leeway, margin, tolerance, discrepancy, disagreement, divergence, variance
usage: a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
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