What is another word for Brooked?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈʊkt] (IPA)

Brooked is a verb that means to tolerate or accept something unpleasant. Some synonyms for brooked include endure, bear, suffer, put up with, tolerate, stomach, accept, allow, and support. All of these words convey the idea of putting up with something that isn't enjoyable, but that might be necessary. Brooked can also indicate a certain level of acceptance, as if there is no option but to deal with the situation. Other synonyms might include cope with, handle, stand, and brave. Depending on the context in which brooked is used, there could be a variety of other synonyms that might be more appropriate.

What are the hypernyms for Brooked?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for Brooked?

Brooked means to tolerate or endure something unpleasant or difficult. Its antonym can vary depending on the context. If we are talking about physical restraint, the antonyms of brooked can be "resist" or "refuse." If we are discussing emotional distress, the antonyms of brooked can be "enjoy" or "delight." If we are speaking about disagreement or conflicting views, the antonyms for brooked can be "accept" or "approve." Generally, the antonyms of brooked can be "disapprove," "reject," or "dislike." Antonyms of a word give an explicit context to understand how the word fits into the sentence.

What are the antonyms for Brooked?

Usage examples for Brooked

His face was perfectly grave, but the joke was beginning to prey upon his vitals in a manner which Brooked no delay.
"At Sunwich Port, Complete"
W.W. Jacobs
Chivalrous, susceptible, with a genuine feeling for the poor man's case, and a genuine enthusiasm for social reform, a warm friend, a vindictive enemy, full of ambition both of the nobler and the more vulgar type, beset with an importunate vanity and given to primitive lusts; generous qualities and churlish throve and strove in him side by side, and governed or misgoverned a will to which opposition was almost a native and necessary element, and which yet-or perhaps rather, therefore-Brooked no check.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
The idea of her ever taking off her hat, even figuratively, to John Breen, was not to be Brooked,-not for an instant.
"Peter A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero"
F. Hopkinson Smith

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