Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

TOLERATE

Resistant

The most appropriate antonym of the given word TOLERATE is RESISTANT.

• Tolerate means to allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of something that one dislikes or disagrees with.
• Resistant means able to withstand or oppose something.

Therefore, the antonym of tolerate must mean the opposite of allowing or accepting something that is different. Of the above choices, only resistant has the opposite meaning of tolerate.

The other choices are not antonyms of tolerate.

• Conservative means holding to traditional values and attitudes. This is not the opposite of tolerate, as tolerate does not refer to traditional values or attitudes.
• Foolish means lacking in good sense or judgment. This is not the opposite of tolerate, as tolerate does not refer to good sense or judgment.
• Potent means having a strong or powerful effect. This is not the opposite of tolerate, as tolerate does not refer to strength or power.