take exception

Verb

Meaning

raise a formal objection in a court of law

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Synonyms

challenge object carp cavil except contrast mind vary argue differ dispute protest kick oppose disagree

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Antonyms

accept agree recognize consent praise acclaim

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Hypernyms

object

Hyponyms

appeal

Examples

However, I will take exception with your characterization of BRT detractors' positions as "superficial arguments against the project." Source: Internet

I don’t take exception to opinions that are different from mine, but I find some people are rather dogmatic in the area of just opinion. Source: Internet

Dear Editor, I take exception to Councilman Ayres recent retort in the… Source: Internet

Here is the quote I take exception to: 2/3 of voters (Pleasanton) did not care for any of the issues brought up No matter; it happens or it doesn't. Source: Internet

“We take exception to the provision which requires that one percent of the IRA of each LGU shall be allocated for the implementation of the various provisions of the proposed law,” Aumentado explained. Source: Internet

If Iwould take exception to anything, I thought your headline was a bit hyperbolic. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

take down a peg take drugs take effect take exclusive possession take final leave take fingerprints