The term 'CAN'T STAND' is an expression used to describe a strong feeling of DISLIKE or hatred for something. It can be broken down into several synonyms, each of which has been used as a solution to a crossword puzzle. These include 'ABHOR' (5 letters), 'SITS' (4 letters), 'HATE' (4 letters), 'DETEST' (6 letters), 'DISLIKE' (7 letters), 'hates' (5 letters), 'LOATHE' (6 letters), 'DESPISES' (8 letters), 'DETESTS' (7 letters), 'DESPISE' (7 letters), and 'ABHORS' (6 letters). All of these words are used to express a strong negative sentiment towards something, and they all indicate that the speaker cannot stand the thing in question.