brook
noun
a small, natural stream of fresh water.
will brook
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future tenseof brook.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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But because she’s telling the worst men what they want to hear, Stuckey has created space for herself to live out the usually male role of being the pompous bully who will brook no dissent.
From Salon ● Dec. 1, 2025
I vehemently disagree, and will brook no criticism of Nate Dogg’s artistry.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2020
I will brook no arguments that somehow this would be a security nightmare for Apple: Signal handles it just fine.
From The Verge ● Jun. 21, 2020
This is a book that will brook no scapegoating.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2018
July 24—Russia will ask Austria to extend time for Servia's reply to ultimatum; Austria will brook no interference.
From The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 by Various
