The term 'couldn't take' can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but in this context it is likely referring to an inability to tolerate something. The crossword solutions provided are all synonyms for the verb 'to hate, ' which implies that the person in question was unable to tolerate something due to their intense dislike of it. The solutions provided are LOATHED (7 letters), DETESTED (8 letters), HATED (5 letters), ABHORRED (8 letters), and RESENTED (8 letters). These words all describe a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards something, suggesting that the person in question was unable to tolerate whatever it was due to their intense hatred of it.