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
• quarrelled
• 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
• complained
• kicked
• remonstrated
• demurred
• excepted
• expostulated
• stuck
• caviled
• grumbled
• challenged
• disputed
• cavilled
• conflicted
• dared
• debated
• quibbled
• rebelled
• wrangled
• quarrelled
• yawped
• balked
• criticized
• muttered
• grouched
• quarreled
• screamed
• whined
• fought
• beefed
• squawked
• bellyached
• squabbled
• moaned
• grizzled
• murmured
• keened
• caterwauled
• yammered
• groused
• hassled
• bitched
• maundered
• squealed
• hollered
• whimpered
• yauped
• nagged
• grumped
• defied
• growled
• crabbed
• repined
• whinged
• griped
• disobeyed
• withstood
• yowled
• wailed
• bleated
• denounced
• carped
• censured
• gagged
• croaked
• demonstrated
• 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