SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS

intolerance

noun

An unwillingness to accept beliefs, behavior, or people different from one's own.

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Refusal to accept differences

Closest synonyms

bigotry narrow-mindedness illiberality prejudice closed-mindedness

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Usage distinction

Bigotry is a strong term for unreasonable attachment to prejudices; intolerance may concern a particular belief or practice.

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The essay examines how intolerance prevents an honest exchange of ideas.

Dictionary practice example.

Intolerance appeared in a proposal to exclude members merely because they defended a different view of what an exhibition could include.

From Judging Treatment Fairly.

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