Tolerate and Whinge

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Tolerate verb - To fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference.

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Whinge is an antonym for tolerate.

Whinge verb - To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely.

Usage example: dutifully cares for his elderly mum, despite her tendency to whinge about everything

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Tolerate is an antonym for whinge.

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