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

Still, on the UIC quad Wednesday morning, a crowd of students stood in a half circle and took issue with the agency being invited to the school in the wake of Operation Midway Blitz and ongoing immigration enforcement action across the city. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Hansen is not the first public figure to take issue with their depiction in a work that takes dramatic license. — David MacK, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

The irony is the same fans who cite a player not being at such a gathering would take issue if a player was injured during such sessions. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

However, that was apparently not soon enough for Dilliès, who has reportedly taken issue with Goldstein’s involvement in selecting Kanal’s next director. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026