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Intolerance Definition & Meaning

intolerance
noun
  1. impatience with annoyances; "his intolerance of interruptions"
  2. unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs

"Intolerance" in song lyrics

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  • "Laxatives lyricals lack the ability to be processed like lactose intolerance"
    Atoms Family f/ Da Cryptic One, Jestone — 5 Lil Pumpkins
  • "I rank high on intelligence and low intolerance"
    Boogiemonsters f/ John Doe — Whistles in the Wind
  • "Evil vs God's followers, racial intolerance"
    (Hyjak f/) Torcha — Corporate Greed

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Frequently asked questions

What does intolerance mean?
impatience with annoyances; "his intolerance of interruptions" unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs
What part of speech is intolerance?
Intolerance is a noun.
How many definitions does intolerance have?
Intolerance has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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