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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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The conclusion isn’t that we should abandon renewables—it’s that they can’t stand alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

"I mostly have to rest in bed. I can't stand for long or walk more than a few steps," he says.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Several of them were holding their noses with gloved fingers and there were cries of, "Poo! What a stink! We can't stand this much longer!"

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl