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not stand for

VERB
discountenance
Synonyms
STRONG
condemn deprecate disapprove discourage disesteem disfavor dispute resist
WEAK
count me out discommend frown on hold no brief for not go for object to put down take a dim view of take exception to
Antonyms
STRONG
agree approve endorse go along
WEAK
back countenance sanction support

Example Sentences

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After more than 10 years as one of the two Greenland MPs in Denmark's parliament, Chemnitz will not stand for re-election in Denmark's March 24 legislative elections.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

“I do not stand for hate or violence or discrimination.”

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

“This is an attack on LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, and we will not stand for it,” Menin said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

“I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions as I do not stand for any form of racism, bigotry or hate of another group of people.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

But then my body took over and this primal defense mechanism, said, No, we will not stand for this.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy