Synonyms of excepting

excepting

verb

present participle of except

1

as in objecting

to present an opposing opinion or argument

I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objecting
• complaining
• protesting
• demurring
• kicking
• taking exception
• taking issue
• expostulating
• whining
• remonstrating (with)
• criticizing
• conflicting
• sticking
• daring
• quibbling
• quarreling
• debating
• challenging
• fighting
• moaning
• withstanding
• wrangling
• defying
• squabbling
• muttering
• bitching
• balking
• murmuring
• grumbling
• screaming
• disputing
• caviling
• denouncing
• repining
• whimpering
• grousing
• carping
• squawking
• griping
• wailing
• disobeying
• hassling
• hollering
• beefing
• rebelling
• nagging
• bleating
• censuring
• keening
• grouching
• yammering
• demonstrating
• fussing
• squealing
• growling
• grizzling
• whinging
• yowling
• gagging
• bellyaching
• crabbing
• yawping
• caterwauling
• maundering
• grumping
• croaking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• accepting
• following
• agreeing
• complying
• observing
• adhering
• sanctioning
• conforming
• obeying
• supporting
• defending
• maintaining
• advocating
• sustaining
• assenting
• upholding
• acquiescing
• acceding
• cheering
• minding
• championing
• commending
• applauding

2

as in excluding

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

we'll have to except members who haven't paid their club dues from voting in the election

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excluding
• barring
• banning
• eliminating
• prohibiting
• preventing
• debarring
• counting (out)
• shutting out
• freezing out
• ruling out
• expelling
• suspending
• banishing
• closing out
• closing one's doors to
• precluding
• exiling
• obviating
• excommunicating
• ostracizing
• blocking
• impeding
• hindering
• blacklisting
• blackballing
• deporting
• obstructing
• deterring
• ceasing
• checking off
• halting
• ousting
• disregarding
• warding (off)
• discontinuing
• throwing out
• staving off
• combing (out)
• weeding (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• including
• admitting
• receiving
• accepting
• embracing
• welcoming
• entertaining
• taking in
• unbanning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of excepting

The system worked great, excepting the start. — Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026

Atlassian Central will top out at 183 m (600 ft), making it over twice as tall and – according to the CTBUH, the premier authority on building heights – the world's tallest, excepting proposals that haven't yet been approved. — Adam Williams march 06, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026

The games rule Card and board games are great gifts, often inexpensive, fun for many ages – excepting babies, of course – and capable of holding attention for a long time. — Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025

The order follows the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the Justice Department to release all of the remaining investigation files within a 30-day deadline, excepting redactions to protect victim and witness identities. — Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025

Plus, most of the set is dishwasher-safe, excepting the whisk and tea tray. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025

The Atlantic Ocean remains clear of significant severe weather systems excepting a tropical wave in the far eastern tropical Atlantic. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025

Further, the National Retail Federation reports that July’s core retail sales, excepting autos, gasoline stations and food services, could advance nearly 6% year-over-year in July, citing strong summer sales events led by Amazon Prime Day and the pull-forward effect. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

At least on the Eastern Seaboard, everyone–excepting the rich–is dangerously hot and filled with gripes. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025