Synonyms of took kindly to

took kindly to

phrase

past tense of take kindly to

as in accepted

to have a favorable opinion of

They didn't take kindly to his rude behavior.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accepted
• went for
• held with
• subscribed (to)
• approved (of)
• tolerated
• favored
• applauded
• cared (for)
• supported
• stood by
• liked
• okayed
• enjoyed
• countenanced
• praised
• recommended
• saluted
• sustained
• consented (to)
• backed (up)
• lauded
• acclaimed
• upheld
• concurred (in)
• endured
• assented (to)
• bore
• commended
• OK'd

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• frowned (on or upon)
• criticized
• condemned
• disapproved (of)
• damned
• denounced
• disparaged
• depreciated
• censured
• disliked
• disfavored
• hated
• blacklisted
• deprecated
• minded
• opposed
• discountenanced
• detested
• objected (to)
• loathed
• dissented (from)
• reprehended
• reprobated