Synonyms of taking kindly to

taking kindly to

phrase

present participle of take kindly to

as in accepting

to have a favorable opinion of

They didn't take kindly to his rude behavior.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accepting
• approving (of)
• going for
• subscribing (to)
• caring (for)
• holding with
• tolerating
• supporting
• favoring
• standing by
• concurring (in)
• backing (up)
• liking
• OK'ing
• consenting (to)
• applauding
• okaying
• countenancing
• enjoying
• assenting (to)
• sustaining
• saluting
• praising
• upholding
• enduring
• recommending
• lauding
• acclaiming
• commending
• bearing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• frowning (on or upon)
• disapproving (of)
• criticizing
• denouncing
• disparaging
• damning
• condemning
• deprecating
• depreciating
• dissenting (from)
• blacklisting
• censuring
• objecting (to)
• opposing
• disliking
• reprehending
• disfavoring
• hating
• discountenancing
• loathing
• minding
• reprobating
• detesting