humoring (Meaning)

Wordnet

humoring (n)

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

Webster

of Humor

No weak antonyms found.

I humored my friend's far-fetched theory, even though I doubted its validity.
The teacher humored the student's silly question, sensing their need for clarification.
The salesperson humored the customer's indecisiveness, patiently showing them multiple options.
The boss humored the employee's outlandish request, but made it clear that it wouldn't be granted.
The diplomat humored the foreign dignitary, maintaining a polite demeanor despite political differences.
The doctor humored the patient's unfounded fears, reassuring them that their symptoms were not serious.
The politician humored the reporter's persistent questions, knowing that a direct answer would be politically damaging.
The artist humored the critic's negative review, recognizing it as subjective opinion rather than universal truth.
The parent humored the child's imaginative play, fostering their creativity and sense of wonder.
The therapist humored the client's resistance, allowing them to explore their emotions without judgment.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desireof Humor

assent, cooperativeness, receptivity, surrender, acceptance, consent,indulgence, receptiveness, obsequiousness, complaisance

defiance, hostility, disobedience, defiance, hostility, disobedience, animosity,recalcitrance, ill will, enmity

I humored my friend's far-fetched theory, even though I doubted its validity.

The teacher humored the student's silly question, sensing their need for clarification.

The salesperson humored the customer's indecisiveness, patiently showing them multiple options.

The boss humored the employee's outlandish request, but made it clear that it wouldn't be granted.