abrook
v. C2 Proficiency abrook
v. to tolerate or accept something, especially something that is difficult or unpleasant. You use this when you want to say someone cannot stand a situation but still has to deal with it.
v. to tolerate or endure something, particularly a situation that is difficult or unpleasant. Often used in the negative to indicate that a person cannot accept a condition.
He cannot abrook any criticism of his work.
The manager refused to abrook any further delays on the construction site.
A true professional must be able to abrook the intense pressure of a high-stakes tournament without showing any sign of fatigue to the audience.
From a- + brook (“to endure”). Compare Old English ābrūcan (“to eat”).