Synonyms of took exception

took exception

phrase

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of took exception

Newsom's office responds Meanwhile, Newsom's office took exception to Chen's comments. — James Ward, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2026

Reddington also took exception to the prosecution's description of injuries to Clancy's neck and wrists, which had been called superficial. — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 30 July 2026

The play was a no-call, but Clark took exception to the physicality and yelled at the closest official. — James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026

But one famous name took exception to Harris’ perspective on her own life — Jon Lovitz, who was a close friend of Hefner’s, and even attended his wedding to Harris. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Mickelson’s spokeswoman also took exception to that report, which Shipnuck referenced in his story. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026