Synonyms of taken issue

taken issue

phrase

past participle of take issue

1

as in disagreed

to have a different opinion

She took issue with the way the department was run.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disagreed
• differed
• nonconcurred
• dissented
• contrasted
• clashed
• objected
• conflicted
• opposed
• resisted
• countered
• protested
• contested
• collided
• debated
• fallen out
• argued
• disputed
• quarreled
• quarrelled
• bickered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreed
• concurred
• deferred
• assented
• accepted
• complied
• consented
• acquiesced
• associated
• subscribed
• got along
• acceded
• allied
• affiliated
• compromised
• sided
• cooperated
• collaborated
• gotten along
• come round
• 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
• remonstrated
• demurred
• excepted
• expostulated
• stuck
• caviled
• grumbled
• cavilled
• challenged
• disputed
• conflicted
• debated
• dared
• rebelled
• yawped
• quarrelled
• quibbled
• wrangled
• fought
• quarreled
• muttered
• criticized
• bellyached
• beefed
• screamed
• grouched
• squawked
• murmured
• squabbled
• balked
• moaned
• whined
• grizzled
• caterwauled
• maundered
• yammered
• yauped
• groused
• hassled
• bitched
• keened
• growled
• hollered
• squealed
• nagged
• whimpered
• disobeyed
• defied
• repined
• withstood
• yowled
• crabbed
• grumped
• griped
• denounced
• whinged
• wailed
• carped
• bleated
• censured
• gagged
• croaked
• demonstrated
• fussed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• accepted
• sanctioned
• agreed
• followed
• observed
• maintained
• supported
• sustained
• complied
• upheld
• defended
• adhered
• obeyed
• advocated
• minded
• acquiesced
• assented
• acceded
• cheered
• conformed
• commended
• championed
• applauded