Synonyms of taking exception

taking exception

phrase

present participle of take exception

as in objecting

to present an opposing opinion or argument

He took exception to my comments on standardized testing.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objecting
• taking issue
• protesting
• complaining
• kicking
• excepting
• remonstrating
• expostulating
• demurring
• sticking
• grumbling
• conflicting
• challenging
• cavilling
• daring
• quarrelling
• debating
• quarreling
• wrangling
• quibbling
• fighting
• disputing
• squabbling
• rebelling
• whining
• screaming
• muttering
• caviling
• moaning
• yauping
• squawking
• bitching
• repining
• murmuring
• criticizing
• whimpering
• beefing
• yammering
• whingeing
• nagging
• caterwauling
• bellyaching
• withstanding
• hollering
• grouching
• defying
• balking
• grousing
• keening
• yawping
• squealing
• hassling
• wailing
• griping
• grizzling
• carping
• disobeying
• growling
• whinging
• bleating
• crabbing
• yowling
• grumping
• gagging
• denouncing
• croaking
• censuring
• maundering
• fussing
• demonstrating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• accepting
• following
• agreeing
• complying
• sanctioning
• maintaining
• adhering
• obeying
• supporting
• defending
• observing
• conforming
• advocating
• upholding
• sustaining
• assenting
• acquiescing
• acceding
• cheering
• championing
• minding
• commending
• applauding

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• approving
• accepting
• following
• agreeing
• complying
• sanctioning
• maintaining
• adhering
• obeying
• supporting
• defending
• observing
• conforming
• advocating
• upholding
• sustaining
• assenting
• acquiescing
• acceding
• cheering
• championing
• minding
• commending
• applauding

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