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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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In another interview, with NBC News, he said, “I can’t stand my voice.”

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Much of the chatter never moves past a relatively small, dishy circle of political gossips because the supposed misdeeds, while titillating, can’t stand up to rigorous scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"I can't stand her anymore… I just had a fight and said I can't stand it and I left," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

There are people who prefer their sports growly and can’t stand the sight of players hugging and postgame jersey swaps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Sometimes—and I know it doesn’t last for anything more than a second—sometimes there can be perfect understanding between two people who can’t stand each other.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt