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tolerated

/tɒləˈreɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does tolerated mean?

verb

To allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of something, without preventing or prohibiting it, often because it is unavoidable or cannot be changed.

Example

"The government tolerated the protests, but eventually had to intervene to maintain order."

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