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

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