Synonyms for take exception

Most common

challenge · object · take offense · dissent · vary · carp

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To take offense; to object or protest.

   I think he took exception to the joke about environmentalists.

Example sentences

• challenge Whatever the outcome, you must meet the challenge.
• object You have chosen me as an object of your amusement.
• dissent A real dictator would suppress any notion of dissent.
• vary Vary your cardio exercises to keep it interesting.
• carp Such fishes as carp and trout live in fresh water.

By length

4 letters

vary², carp¹

6 letters

object²

7 letters

dissent²

9 letters

challenge²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (vary² = 2 syllables).