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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of taking exception

Reeve spoke for nearly five minutes Saturday about the importance of inclusion and taking exception to the narrative of transgender athletes being the biggest problem facing women’s sports. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026