intolerance to

Frequency: 7.514.3 per million words

Often used in a medical context (e.g., intolerance to lactose) but can also be used for social intolerance.

intoleranceintolerance + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The professor's intolerance to any views other than his own made him difficult to work with.
  • She has an intolerance to milk products, so she avoids dairy.
  • Many people develop an intolerance to certain foods as they age.
  • The patient's symptoms suggest an intolerance to gluten.
  • He displayed a surprising intolerance to any criticism of his work.
  • The new regulations reflect a zero intolerance to fraud.
  • There is a rising intolerance to diverse opinions in the online community.
  • They found that their child developed an intolerance to artificial dyes.
  • The manager showed intolerance to tardiness, emphasizing punctuality.
  • After years, she still had an intolerance to loud noises.