Synonyms of takes exception

takes exception

phrase

present tense third-person singular of take exception

as in objects

to present an opposing opinion or argument

He took exception to my comments on standardized testing.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objects
• takes issue
• protests
• remonstrates
• kicks
• demurs
• expostulates
• excepts
• complains
• conflicts
• sticks
• challenges
• debates
• disputes
• grumbles
• rebels
• quibbles
• squabbles
• dares
• quarrels
• cavils
• bitches
• wrangles
• crabs
• criticizes
• defies
• fights
• murmurs
• whines
• hassles
• screams
• balks
• repines
• beefs
• moans
• mutters
• grouses
• gripes
• squawks
• grouches
• withstands
• growls
• whimpers
• hollers
• wails
• squeals
• disobeys
• nags
• keens
• maunders
• yowls
• carps
• gags
• yammers
• bleats
• bellyaches
• caterwauls
• whinges
• denounces
• grizzles
• croaks
• censures
• grumps
• demonstrates
• yawps
• fusses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approves
• sanctions
• accepts
• follows
• agrees
• observes
• maintains
• minds
• advocates
• supports
• complies
• adheres
• champions
• cheers
• defends
• conforms
• sustains
• obeys
• acquiesces
• assents
• accedes
• upholds
• commends
• applauds