taken exception
phrase
as in objected
to present an opposing opinion or argument He took exception to my comments on standardized testing. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- objected
- taken issue
- protested
- kicked
- complained
- excepted
- demurred
- remonstrated
- expostulated
- stuck
- grumbled
- challenged
- caviled
- disputed
- conflicted
- rebelled
- debated
- dared
- fought
- quibbled
- wrangled
- screamed
- criticized
- muttered
- beefed
- quarreled
- yauped
- squawked
- grouched
- whined
- balked
- murmured
- moaned
- yammered
- squabbled
- maundered
- grizzled
- yawped
- keened
- cavilled
- growled
- hollered
- bitched
- groused
- defied
- squealed
- bellyached
- caterwauled
- disobeyed
- hassled
- whimpered
- repined
- withstood
- nagged
- wailed
- grumped
- griped
- yowled
- crabbed
- denounced
- carped
- quarrelled
- whinged
- bleated
- gagged
- demonstrated
- croaked
- censured
- fussed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- approved
- accepted
- agreed
- sanctioned
- observed
- followed
- maintained
- supported
- upheld
- adhered
- sustained
- complied
- defended
- obeyed
- advocated
- acquiesced
- cheered
- minded
- acceded
- assented
- conformed
- commended
- applauded
- championed