Synonyms of taking issue

taking issue

phrase

present participle of take issue

1

as in disagreeing

to have a different opinion

She took issue with the way the department was run.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disagreeing
• differing
• objecting
• dissenting
• nonconcurring
• protesting
• conflicting
• contrasting
• resisting
• arguing
• opposing
• clashing
• debating
• falling out
• countering
• colliding
• contesting
• bickering
• quarrelling
• quarreling
• disputing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreeing
• concurring
• complying
• accepting
• deferring
• getting along
• consenting
• subscribing
• assenting
• cooperating
• compromising
• siding
• collaborating
• acquiescing
• acceding
• associating
• coming round
• 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
• kicking
• excepting
• remonstrating
• expostulating
• demurring
• sticking
• grumbling
• conflicting
• challenging
• cavilling
• daring
• quarrelling
• debating
• quarreling
• disputing
• wrangling
• fighting
• quibbling
• squabbling
• caviling
• whining
• rebelling
• screaming
• muttering
• moaning
• bitching
• criticizing
• squawking
• murmuring
• yauping
• whimpering
• beefing
• whingeing
• repining
• yammering
• nagging
• bellyaching
• caterwauling
• grouching
• withstanding
• grousing
• hollering
• hassling
• balking
• defying
• yawping
• griping
• grizzling
• wailing
• carping
• disobeying
• squealing
• growling
• keening
• whinging
• bleating
• crabbing
• yowling
• grumping
• denouncing
• gagging
• censuring
• croaking
• maundering
• fussing
• demonstrating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• accepting
• following
• agreeing
• complying
• sanctioning
• maintaining
• adhering
• defending
• supporting
• obeying
• observing
• conforming
• advocating
• sustaining
• upholding
• assenting
• acquiescing
• cheering
• acceding
• championing
• minding
• commending
• applauding