noun, verb
noun a small stream
verb (not brook sth / brook no) (formal) to not allow sth
SYNTOLERATE:
[VN] The tone in his voice brooked no argument. * She would brook no criticism of her son. [also VN-ing]
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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