
Abide
Negative Intensity
Shows strong dislike or impatience when you can't stand something anymore.
He couldn't abide the smell of onions cooking.
Emotional Weight
Carries emotional strength, often suggesting a personal limit has been reached.
I can't abide liars in my team.
Informal Usage
'Can't abide' is more informal and intensely personal, not usually used in official contexts.
She can't abide being late to movies. Compare with
AcceptAdhereEndureFollowObeyRemainStayTolerate
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