cannot bear

Frequency: 8.216.0 per million words

Used to express the incapacity to endure a difficult situation or feeling.

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Examples (10)

  • I cannot bear this intense heat any longer.
  • She cannot bear the thought of being alone.
  • He cannot bear seeing animals suffer.
  • They cannot bear to watch such a heartbreaking movie.
  • The nation cannot bear the weight of another war.
  • Frankly, I cannot bear his arrogance.
  • As a parent, I cannot bear it when my child is sick.
  • He cannot bear being cooped up indoors all day.
  • The old bridge cannot bear the weight of modern trucks.
  • She cannot bear the suspense and has to look away.