take exception

phrase

: to object to something : to feel or express disagreement with or opposition to something

Domi squirted water at fans from the penalty box and a fan took exception.

—Gregory Strong

While her original tweet was quickly deleted, it was still spotted by other former Ulster University graduates who took exception.

—Mark Bain

—usually used with to

She took exception to the remark.

Many physicists who read this book will take exception to Capra's views on contemporary physics.

—Robert March

Examples of take exception in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The play was a no-call, but Clark took exception to the physicality and yelled at the closest official. — James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026

But one famous name took exception to Harris’ perspective on her own life — Jon Lovitz, who was a close friend of Hefner’s, and even attended his wedding to Harris. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Mickelson’s spokeswoman also took exception to that report, which Shipnuck referenced in his story. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

White Sox pitcher Anthony Kay took exception to Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone's reaction to being hit by a pitch. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for take exception

• intussusception
• proprioception
• apperception
• contraception
• interception
• misconception
• misperception
• preconception
• conception
• deception
• inception
• perception