take exception

idiomatic phrase

: to object to something : to feel or express disagreement with or opposition to something

Domi squirted water at fans from the penalty box and a fan took exception.

—Gregory Strong

While her original tweet was quickly deleted, it was still spotted by other former Ulster University graduates who took exception.

—Mark Bain

—usually used with to

She took exception to the remark.

Many physicists who read this book will take exception to Capra's views on contemporary physics.

—Robert March

Examples of take exception in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Briton took exception to the four-time world champion’s aggressive approach, suggesting Verstappen was in danger of ruining his own race from the start. —Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025

Authorities in both countries took exception when video of the concert went viral. —Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 May 2025

Wade Barrett took exception to this statement, calling out Cole for glazing Cena. —Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025

DeSantis has taken exception to the House’s position on a number of issues. —Kirby Wilson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for take exception

• intussusception
• proprioception
• apperception
• contraception
• interception
• misconception
• misperception
• preconception
• conception
• deception
• inception
• perception