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

However, investors took issue with the 1% comp growth at Marmaxx. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Marques Brownlee took issue with Haapoja likening generative AI to the Canon EOS 5D Mark II (an iconic DSLR known for making shooting in 1080p full HD more affordable for independent filmmakers). — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026

Reddington also took issue with the fact that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the primary resource used to diagnose psychiatric conditions, does not currently recognize postpartum psychosis as its own disorder. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Not surprisingly, China, at the center of the accusations, took issue with the report. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

The defense took issue with the final jury, which included no black people. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026

Thorndike took issue with how the prosecution described the Belmont, Massachusetts, mental health facility while Patrick Clancy was on the stand. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Critics took issue with some of the recordings, particularly those in which Kulusich appears to kiss Peter Pan on the cheek or get down on one knee to propose to him. — Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026

In 2002 Thompson’s children expounded on the story and took issue with a number of Lange’s recollections, particularly that the family had sold their tires for food. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026