taking issue
phrase
1
as in disagreeing
to have a different opinion She took issue with the way the department was run. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- disagreeing
- differing
- dissenting
- objecting
- nonconcurring
- conflicting
- falling out
- protesting
- contrasting
- resisting
- arguing
- clashing
- opposing
- debating
- countering
- colliding
- contesting
- bickering
- quarreling
- disputing
- quarrelling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- agreeing
- concurring
- getting along
- complying
- accepting
- assenting
- deferring
- consenting
- subscribing
- cooperating
- acceding
- compromising
- siding
- collaborating
- coming round
- acquiescing
- associating
- allying
- affiliating
- colluding
2
as in objecting
to present an opposing opinion or argument He took issue with their explanation of what happened in his report. Synonyms & Similar Words
- objecting
- taking exception
- protesting
- complaining
- remonstrating (with)
- excepting
- kicking
- expostulating
- demurring
- whining
- conflicting
- fighting
- sticking
- challenging
- moaning
- criticizing
- daring
- debating
- quarreling
- wrangling
- quibbling
- yauping
- squabbling
- caviling
- screaming
- bitching
- squawking
- whimpering
- beefing
- murmuring
- muttering
- repining
- withstanding
- yammering
- nagging
- cavilling
- hollering
- bellyaching
- grumbling
- caterwauling
- disputing
- defying
- grousing
- balking
- hassling
- disobeying
- griping
- wailing
- rebelling
- carping
- growling
- keening
- bleating
- quarrelling
- crabbing
- yowling
- fussing
- squealing
- whinging
- gagging
- grouching
- demonstrating
- yawping
- denouncing
- whingeing
- grizzling
- maundering
- censuring
- croaking
- grumping
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- approving
- accepting
- following
- agreeing
- supporting
- complying
- defending
- obeying
- maintaining
- adhering
- sanctioning
- observing
- upholding
- conforming
- advocating
- sustaining
- acquiescing
- assenting
- acceding
- championing
- applauding
- cheering
- commending
- minding