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

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can't stand

"They keep taking things, I can't stand it," protests the person recording with their phone.

From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026

“I think the inability to seek federal habeas relief would also lead to more people simply giving up on viable claims for immigration relief because they can’t stand to be in detention any longer.”

From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026

"I just can't stand this guy," Trump said at a Kentucky rally with Gallrein in March.

From BBC ● May 18, 2026

You can’t stand up in the economy pods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

And of course they unfollowed each other, because they probably can’t stand the sight of each other.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

can't stand

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