takes exception
phrase
as in objects
to present an opposing opinion or argument He took exception to my comments on standardized testing. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- objects
- takes issue
- protests
- complains
- kicks
- expostulates
- excepts
- demurs
- remonstrates (with)
- whines
- conflicts
- sticks
- challenges
- debates
- repines
- fights
- criticizes
- moans
- quibbles
- squabbles
- disputes
- bitches
- dares
- quarrels
- cavils
- rebels
- wrangles
- crabs
- defies
- maunders
- screams
- beefs
- balks
- hassles
- grumbles
- murmurs
- grouses
- caterwauls
- bellyaches
- yaups
- squawks
- grouches
- grizzles
- gripes
- mutters
- withstands
- keens
- hollers
- growls
- disobeys
- whimpers
- nags
- wails
- yammers
- grumps
- yowls
- demonstrates
- squeals
- carps
- yawps
- gags
- whinges
- bleats
- fusses
- denounces
- croaks
- censures
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- approves
- sanctions
- accepts
- follows
- agrees
- maintains
- observes
- advocates
- supports
- cheers
- minds
- defends
- complies
- champions
- adheres
- sustains
- obeys
- conforms
- acquiesces
- upholds
- assents
- accedes
- applauds
- commends
- serpent eagle
- serpent eater
- serpent eel
- serpent fern
- serpent gourd
- serpent grass
- serpent melon
- serpent radish
- serpent star
- serpent stone
- serpent worm
- Serpent's Mouth
- serpent's-tongue
- serpentaria
- serpentarium
- serpentariums
- serpentary
- serpentary root
- serpentcleide
- serpented
- Serpentes
- serpenteses
- serpentesses
- serpenti-
- serpentiform