Synonyms of take exception

take exception

phrase

as in object

to present an opposing opinion or argument

He took exception to my comments on standardized testing.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• object
• protest
• take issue
• except
• complain
• kick
• remonstrate
• demur
• stick
• expostulate
• conflict
• grumble
• challenge
• dispute
• debate
• dare
• rebel
• beef
• bitch
• fight
• quibble
• quarrel
• cavil
• keen
• squabble
• grouse
• scream
• withstand
• whine
• criticize
• wrangle
• balk
• murmur
• hassle
• moan
• defy
• squawk
• crab
• mutter
• grouch
• squeal
• nag
• gripe
• disobey
• repine
• growl
• holler
• wail
• carp
• whimper
• gag
• bleat
• denounce
• whinge
• censure
• yammer
• bellyache
• caterwaul
• croak
• demonstrate
• grizzle
• yawp
• yowl
• grump
• fuss
• maunder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• accept
• sanction
• agree
• support
• comply
• follow
• maintain
• observe
• obey
• mind
• conform
• defend
• adhere
• sustain
• advocate
• champion
• assent
• accede
• acquiesce
• cheer
• commend
• uphold
• applaud

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of take exception

The Serbian big man took exception, angrily confronting Dort then exchanging shoves with Thunder center Jaylin Williams. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026

Village President Dave DeGroot thanked the commentators for being civil but took exception with one speaker who called the jobs at the data centers temporary. — Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026

Either way, Fossett took exception and kicked him in the crotch. — Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026

Paramount backer RedBird Capital took exception to that — read that back-and-forth here. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026