Synonyms of taken exception

taken exception

phrase

past participle of take exception

as in objected

to present an opposing opinion or argument

He took exception to my comments on standardized testing.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objected
• protested
• taken issue
• kicked
• complained
• remonstrated
• excepted
• demurred
• expostulated
• stuck
• grumbled
• challenged
• disputed
• conflicted
• dared
• rebelled
• caviled
• debated
• fought
• screamed
• wrangled
• muttered
• quibbled
• quarreled
• criticized
• balked
• beefed
• murmured
• squawked
• whined
• moaned
• grizzled
• squabbled
• keened
• hollered
• growled
• groused
• defied
• squealed
• bitched
• maundered
• hassled
• disobeyed
• whimpered
• nagged
• yawped
• withstood
• yowled
• wailed
• bellyached
• denounced
• crabbed
• griped
• grouched
• caterwauled
• yammered
• bleated
• whinged
• gagged
• censured
• croaked
• demonstrated
• repined
• grumped
• carped
• fussed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• accepted
• sanctioned
• agreed
• observed
• followed
• maintained
• supported
• complied
• upheld
• sustained
• adhered
• defended
• obeyed
• advocated
• acquiesced
• minded
• assented
• cheered
• acceded
• conformed
• commended
• championed
• applauded