takes issue
phrase
1
as in disagrees
to have a different opinion She took issue with the way the department was run. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- disagrees
- objects
- differs
- nonconcurs
- dissents
- conflicts
- clashes
- protests
- contrasts
- debates
- resists
- counters
- argues
- contests
- opposes
- falls out
- disputes
- collides
- quarrels
- bickers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- agrees
- concurs
- assents
- accepts
- consents
- complies
- defers
- sides
- allies
- acquiesces
- associates
- subscribes
- compromises
- affiliates
- comes round
- gets along
- accedes
- cooperates
- collaborates
- colludes
2
as in objects
to present an opposing opinion or argument He took issue with their explanation of what happened in his report. Synonyms & Similar Words
- objects
- takes exception
- protests
- complains
- kicks
- expostulates
- excepts
- remonstrates (with)
- demurs
- whines
- conflicts
- challenges
- debates
- sticks
- moans
- criticizes
- fights
- repines
- disputes
- squabbles
- quibbles
- cavils
- bitches
- quarrels
- dares
- wrangles
- rebels
- screams
- hassles
- murmurs
- grumbles
- crabs
- balks
- grouses
- squawks
- defies
- beefs
- bellyaches
- maunders
- grouches
- gripes
- grizzles
- caterwauls
- withstands
- mutters
- whimpers
- nags
- growls
- hollers
- disobeys
- yaups
- squeals
- keens
- grumps
- yowls
- carps
- wails
- demonstrates
- yammers
- yawps
- whinges
- gags
- bleats
- croaks
- denounces
- fusses
- censures
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- approves
- accepts
- sanctions
- follows
- advocates
- supports
- agrees
- maintains
- cheers
- observes
- defends
- complies
- minds
- obeys
- champions
- sustains
- adheres
- conforms
- acquiesces
- upholds
- assents
- accedes
- applauds
- commends