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Synonyms

take exception to

Idioms  

  1. Disagree with, object to, as in I take exception to that remark about unfair practices. This idiom, first recorded in 1542, uses exception in the sense of “objection,” a meaning obsolete except in a few phrases.

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She delivered a speech in Belfast which not even the most politically sensitive person, in a place where political sensitivity could be an Olympic sport, would take exception to.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

The EU is not Washington's only ally to take exception to the package, with South Korea also concerned its carmakers will not be eligible for the U.S. tax breaks.

From Reuters • Feb. 1, 2023

The opposing insurers also take exception to the trust distribution procedures, or TDPs, for evaluating and paying claims, and the findings that the BSA and plan supporters are asking the judge to make.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2022

Rapinoe drew a yellow card, the first U.S. card of the tournament, which she seemed to take exception to.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2021

His manners, of course, were irreproachable; and not even a haberdasher could take exception to his clothes.

From Bat Wing Bowles by Coolidge, Dane

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