Synonyms of take issue

take issue

phrase

1

as in disagree

to have a different opinion

She took issue with the way the department was run.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disagree
• object
• differ
• dissent
• nonconcur
• contrast
• conflict
• resist
• protest
• debate
• argue
• clash
• counter
• oppose
• contest
• fall out
• dispute
• collide
• quarrel
• bicker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agree
• concur
• accept
• comply
• assent
• consent
• defer
• subscribe
• side
• get along
• compromise
• cooperate
• affiliate
• associate
• ally
• accede
• acquiesce
• collaborate
• come round
• collude

2

as in object

to present an opposing opinion or argument

He took issue with their explanation of what happened in his report.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of take issue

The aviation union also took issue with BP using out-of-state, temporary workers to run the refinery during the lockout. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

In Politics Among Nations, Morgenthau took issue with leaders who both glorify the struggle for power and reject any limits on their own use of power. — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026

Several supporters of the ballot measures took issue with this broader line of criticism, including Transportation Alternatives’ executive director Ben Furnas. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2026

Tinashe wasn’t having any backlash from the Republican side, and suggested that those taking issue with her political stance drop their fandom. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026