can't abide (someone or something)
can't abide (someone or something)
To be unable or unwilling to tolerate someone or something due to an aversion or a strong sense of disgust or dislike. Ugh, I can't abide obnoxious people who always have to dominate the conversation. If you can't abide the sight of blood, maybe you shouldn't pursue a career in medicine. I'm going to break up with him—I just can't abide his selfishness any longer.
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