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单词 take issue
释义

take issue

idiomatic phrase

: to adopt or express an opposed or contrary view or position : disagree
Though a barbecuing Southerner may take issue, Texas-style and Korean barbecue have much in common. Anito Lo
usually used with with
She took issue with the conclusions reached by the study.Carolyn Nichols, an editor at Bantam, took issue with the notion that romance fiction is escapist. Charles TrueheartDespite the proliferation of all means of communications, from magazines to computers, books remain our chief medium for the full expression of ideas, and for taking issue with those of others. Robert R. Harris

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

take issue

phrase

1
as in disagree
to have a different opinion She took issue with the way the department was run.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • disagree
  • object
  • differ
  • nonconcur
  • dissent
  • contrast
  • conflict
  • protest
  • resist
  • debate
  • clash
  • counter
  • argue
  • oppose
  • contest
  • fall out
  • dispute
  • collide
  • quarrel
  • bicker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • agree
  • concur
  • accept
  • comply
  • assent
  • consent
  • defer
  • get along
  • subscribe
  • side
  • compromise
  • cooperate
  • associate
  • affiliate
  • come round
  • ally
  • accede
  • acquiesce
  • collaborate
  • collude
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2
as in object
to present an opposing opinion or argument He took issue with their explanation of what happened in his report.

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • object
  • take exception
  • protest
  • except
  • kick
  • complain
  • expostulate
  • remonstrate
  • demur
  • stick
  • conflict
  • challenge
  • grumble
  • dispute
  • debate
  • dare
  • bitch
  • rebel
  • quibble
  • fight
  • beef
  • cavil
  • squabble
  • criticize
  • whine
  • grouse
  • quarrel
  • keen
  • wrangle
  • scream
  • moan
  • balk
  • hassle
  • squawk
  • withstand
  • defy
  • mutter
  • murmur
  • bellyache
  • nag
  • yammer
  • grouch
  • caterwaul
  • crab
  • squeal
  • disobey
  • growl
  • gripe
  • grizzle
  • wail
  • holler
  • repine
  • whimper
  • carp
  • yawp
  • yowl
  • gag
  • grump
  • whinge
  • yaup
  • censure
  • denounce
  • bleat
  • croak
  • maunder
  • demonstrate
  • fuss

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • approve
  • accept
  • sanction
  • support
  • agree
  • maintain
  • defend
  • obey
  • observe
  • comply
  • follow
  • sustain
  • conform
  • advocate
  • adhere
  • mind
  • champion
  • acquiesce
  • accede
  • cheer
  • uphold
  • assent
  • commend
  • applaud
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