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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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The UK, in response, revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse, saying it would "not stand for intimidation of British embassy staff and their families".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

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

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

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

not stand for

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