took 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
- took issue
- protested
- complained
- kicked
- excepted
- demurred
- expostulated
- whined
- remonstrated (with)
- stuck
- challenged
- fought
- criticized
- dared
- moaned
- conflicted
- caviled
- quibbled
- debated
- wrangled
- balked
- grouched
- squawked
- keened
- disputed
- quarreled
- screamed
- yammered
- grumbled
- muttered
- beefed
- murmured
- squabbled
- grizzled
- hollered
- groused
- yauped
- bitched
- rebelled
- maundered
- grumped
- defied
- growled
- whimpered
- cavilled
- hassled
- demonstrated
- wailed
- squealed
- yawped
- caterwauled
- disobeyed
- nagged
- bellyached
- griped
- withstood
- repined
- crabbed
- yowled
- fussed
- bleated
- whinged
- carped
- quarrelled
- gagged
- denounced
- croaked
- censured
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- approved
- accepted
- agreed
- followed
- observed
- sanctioned
- supported
- maintained
- complied
- upheld
- sustained
- adhered
- obeyed
- defended
- acquiesced
- advocated
- cheered
- minded
- assented
- applauded
- commended
- acceded
- conformed
- championed
- on everybody's lips
- on everyone's lips
- on everyone's/everybody's lips
- on exhibit
- on exhibition
- on faith
- on false pretenses
- on file
- on film
- on fire
- on firm footing
- on firm ground
- on firm ground/footing
- on first acquaintance
- on first-name terms
- on fleek
- on foot
- on form
- on full lock
- on fumes
- on furlough
- on general release
- on guard
- on guard against
- on hand