Synonyms of took issue

took issue

phrase

past tense of take issue

1

as in disagreed

to have a different opinion

She took issue with the way the department was run.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disagreed
• objected
• differed
• nonconcurred
• dissented
• protested
• resisted
• argued
• contrasted
• opposed
• conflicted
• debated
• clashed
• countered
• fell out
• contested
• collided
• disputed
• quarreled
• bickered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreed
• concurred
• assented
• deferred
• accepted
• complied
• consented
• acquiesced
• subscribed
• associated
• got along
• acceded
• allied
• affiliated
• compromised
• sided
• cooperated
• collaborated
• came round
• colluded

2

as in objected

to present an opposing opinion or argument

He took issue with their explanation of what happened in his report.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of took issue

And the majority of the film’s detractors took issue with its ending. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Top Democratic members of the Appropriations Committees, who dole out federal funds, also took issue with the ads. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

The organization also took issue with Winn questioning whether KCKPS’ employment of current board members’ spouses presented any ethical concerns. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

The trio of news networks was denied access to the White House complex last week and had their press badges revoked after the president took issue with their coverage of him. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Still, on the UIC quad Wednesday morning, a crowd of students stood in a half circle and took issue with the agency being invited to the school in the wake of Operation Midway Blitz and ongoing immigration enforcement action across the city. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Representative Leach took issue with the characterization of his client's motives. — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Murphy took issue with the concept of the situation being chaotic, now that athletes are getting paid for name, image and likeness rights. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Cornyn took issue with Paxton's general election campaign an interview with The Texas Tribune last week. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026