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
• complain
• kick
• remonstrate
• demur
• stick
• expostulate
• conflict
• challenge
• dispute
• grumble
• debate
• dare
• rebel
• bitch
• beef
• quibble
• fight
• cavil
• quarrel
• squabble
• criticize
• keen
• scream
• grouse
• whine
• withstand
• balk
• wrangle
• moan
• hassle
• murmur
• defy
• mutter
• squawk
• crab
• grouch
• nag
• squeal
• growl
• disobey
• gripe
• wail
• 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

For Meta, the company is more likely to reallocate any internal compute that is ultimately deemed to yield a lower return and rent it out — in essence, doing the opposite of what some investors have taken issue with at Microsoft. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 July 2026

These critiques were amplified by Black content creators and the general social media audience, who took issue with the genre’s Eurocentric portrayal of knowledge and intellectualism. — Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

Mayor Dean Trantalis, Commissioner Steven Glassman and Commissioner John Herbst took issue with her leadership, accusing her of being dismissive to subordinates and ruffling too many feathers. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

The music superstar took issue with some of Rogen's Lion King interviews. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026