taken issue
phrase
1
as in disagreed
to have a different opinion She took issue with the way the department was run. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- disagreed
- nonconcurred
- differed
- dissented
- contrasted
- clashed
- conflicted
- fallen out
- opposed
- objected
- resisted
- countered
- protested
- contested
- collided
- debated
- argued
- disputed
- quarreled
- bickered
- quarrelled
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- agreed
- concurred
- deferred
- assented
- accepted
- complied
- acquiesced
- associated
- come round
- consented
- subscribed
- acceded
- allied
- compromised
- affiliated
- gotten along
- collaborated
- cooperated
- sided
- got along
- 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
- taken exception
- protested
- kicked
- complained
- excepted
- demurred
- expostulated
- remonstrated
- stuck
- grumbled
- caviled
- challenged
- disputed
- conflicted
- debated
- rebelled
- dared
- fought
- quibbled
- wrangled
- criticized
- muttered
- grouched
- beefed
- quarreled
- screamed
- yawped
- yauped
- murmured
- moaned
- cavilled
- squawked
- whined
- balked
- squabbled
- grizzled
- maundered
- yammered
- growled
- groused
- hassled
- keened
- bitched
- hollered
- bellyached
- squealed
- disobeyed
- nagged
- defied
- whimpered
- withstood
- caterwauled
- grumped
- crabbed
- repined
- yowled
- griped
- denounced
- wailed
- censured
- carped
- quarrelled
- bleated
- gagged
- whinged
- demonstrated
- croaked
- fussed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- approved
- accepted
- agreed
- sanctioned
- maintained
- supported
- followed
- observed
- upheld
- sustained
- defended
- adhered
- complied
- obeyed
- advocated
- acquiesced
- minded
- cheered
- acceded
- conformed
- assented
- championed
- applauded
- commended