taking exception
phrase
as in objecting
to present an opposing opinion or argument He took exception to my comments on standardized testing. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- objecting
- taking issue
- protesting
- complaining
- remonstrating (with)
- excepting
- kicking
- expostulating
- demurring
- whining
- fighting
- conflicting
- sticking
- moaning
- challenging
- daring
- criticizing
- debating
- yauping
- quarreling
- quibbling
- wrangling
- squabbling
- screaming
- caviling
- bitching
- squawking
- repining
- whimpering
- murmuring
- muttering
- beefing
- yammering
- grumbling
- withstanding
- hollering
- nagging
- caterwauling
- cavilling
- bellyaching
- defying
- balking
- disputing
- grousing
- disobeying
- keening
- wailing
- griping
- hassling
- rebelling
- carping
- growling
- crabbing
- quarrelling
- bleating
- yowling
- fussing
- squealing
- whinging
- gagging
- demonstrating
- grouching
- denouncing
- yawping
- whingeing
- grizzling
- croaking
- maundering
- censuring
- grumping
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- approving
- accepting
- following
- complying
- agreeing
- supporting
- obeying
- maintaining
- upholding
- adhering
- defending
- observing
- advocating
- sanctioning
- conforming
- sustaining
- assenting
- acquiescing
- acceding
- applauding
- championing
- commending
- cheering
- minding