retolerate

/riːˈtɒləreɪt, riːˈtɒlɪreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to become tolerant of something or someone again after a previous intolerance.

“After years of not being able to stand her brother’s jokes, she began to retolerate his humor again.”

2. verb

to resume or continue to endure or be patient with something or someone that has been previously endured or tolerated.

“Despite the initial frustration, she found herself retolerating her neighbor’s loud music.”

3. noun

the act of becoming tolerant of something or someone again after a previous intolerance.

“Her retoleration of her brother’s jokes was a relief for the whole family.”

Synonyms

  • endure
  • tolerate

Antonyms

  • abhor
  • despise