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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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