Definitions

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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Banks cant stand not being able to run rogue and prey on people with little means to fulfill their extortion-rate loans.

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2017

Once you get used to the feeling of really clean teeth, you cant stand it when they need attention.

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2016

"Calling the victims 'girls' also feeds into the myth that they need protecting and cant stand up for themselves," she says.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2013

Im not even a massive Trump fan i just cant stand stupid people shouting garbage.

From BBC • May 2, 2013

They cant stand prosperity or an easy job.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner

can't stand

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