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brook

/brʊk/
noun
  1. A small stream or creek.
    • We followed the brook as it wound its way down the hillside.
    • The children played by the brook, skipping stones across the water.
    • A narrow brook ran through the meadow, providing water for the cattle.
Synonyms
streamcreekrivulet
verb
  1. To tolerate or allow something, usually used in negative constructions.
    • The general brooked no disagreement from his officers.
    • The teacher would brook no talking during the exam.
    • He brooked no delay in getting the project finished on time.
Synonyms
tolerateallow
Antonyms
forbid
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