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can't stand

VERB
hate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abhor despise detest loathe scorn shun
STRONG
abominate anathematize contemn curse deprecate deride disapprove disdain disfavor disparage execrate nauseate spurn
WEAK
be disgusted with be hostile to be loath be reluctant be repelled by be sick of be sorry bear a grudge against feel malice to have an aversion to have enough of have no use for look down on not care for object to recoil from shudder at spit upon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admire adore approve cherish like love
STRONG
commend compliment endorse flatter laud praise sanction

Example Sentences

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But he can’t stand to wear them now, especially since he’s also a vegetarian.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Hints: We love theater, movies, the beach, laughing and food that is divine, but not so rich you can’t stand up after.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

It can’t stand in a classroom and check that everyone understands the assignment.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

In his 2012 autobiography, "American Son," Rubio wrote, "I can't stand to hear immigrants described in terms more appropriate to a plague of locusts than human beings."

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

I certainly hope so; my meager budget can't stand much more of a diet.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson