verb (past participle of tolerate) as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

oppose, denounce, prohibit

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Example Sentences

Example:The government opposed the proposal to reduce funding for public schools.

Definition:to resist or be resistant to; to be unwilling or refusing to accept or comply with; to protest or strongly disagree with.

From oppose

Example:The religious leaders denounce any form of blasphemy and strive to maintain their authority.

Definition:to publicly declare or state one’s opinions about something often in a negative or critical manner, as through proclaiming it to be wrong, evil, or noxious.

From denounce

Example:Legislation prohibiting smoking in public places was introduced to improve the health of the population.

Definition:to forbid or make illegal; to declare not to be allowed, permitted, or necessary.

From prohibit