1. a small natural stream of water

1. to tolerate or accept something unpleasant
Usage: formal

Examples

• The children played by the babbling brook.
• A small brook runs through the meadow.
• We followed the brook upstream to its source.
• She will not brook any interference in her work.
• The teacher would not brook such disrespectful behavior.
• He brooks no criticism of his decisions.
• The crystal-clear brook reflected the autumn leaves.