Can't stand the idea of (6)

I believe the answer is:

dreads

(Other definitions for dreads that I've seen before include "Strongly fears" , "Sadder (anag)" , "Is in great fear of" , "Is terrified" , "Anticipates with horror" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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