Synonyms of takes exception

takes exception

phrase

present tense third-person singular of take exception

as in objects

to present an opposing opinion or argument

He took exception to my comments on standardized testing.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objects
• takes issue
• protests
• remonstrates
• complains
• kicks
• expostulates
• demurs
• excepts
• sticks
• conflicts
• grumbles
• disputes
• challenges
• rebels
• debates
• repines
• quibbles
• dares
• squabbles
• cavils
• quarrels
• wrangles
• bitches
• fights
• screams
• criticizes
• crabs
• defies
• murmurs
• whines
• hassles
• moans
• mutters
• balks
• beefs
• grouses
• squawks
• bellyaches
• gripes
• grouches
• yaups
• growls
• withstands
• squeals
• whimpers
• hollers
• wails
• keens
• disobeys
• nags
• maunders
• yowls
• grumps
• yammers
• carps
• yawps
• bleats
• caterwauls
• gags
• grizzles
• whinges
• denounces
• croaks
• censures
• demonstrates
• fusses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approves
• sanctions
• accepts
• follows
• agrees
• observes
• maintains
• minds
• advocates
• supports
• complies
• adheres
• champions
• cheers
• defends
• conforms
• sustains
• obeys
• acquiesces
• assents
• accedes
• upholds
• commends
• applauds