Synonyms of takes issue

takes issue

phrase

present tense third-person singular of take issue

1

as in disagrees

to have a different opinion

She took issue with the way the department was run.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disagrees
• objects
• differs
• nonconcurs
• dissents
• conflicts
• protests
• debates
• contrasts
• clashes
• argues
• resists
• counters
• opposes
• contests
• disputes
• falls out
• collides
• quarrels
• bickers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agrees
• concurs
• assents
• accepts
• consents
• complies
• defers
• sides
• allies
• acquiesces
• subscribes
• associates
• affiliates
• compromises
• cooperates
• accedes
• gets along
• collaborates
• comes round
• colludes

2

as in objects

to present an opposing opinion or argument

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of takes issue

The lawsuit takes issue with the city’s publishing of a property tax roll with nearly 1 million properties — some of which, the Department of Finance noted, could be subject to the tax. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026