TAKE ISSUE Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

take issue

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Definition of take issue

as in disagree

to have a different opinion She took issue with the way the department was run.

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as in object

to present an opposing opinion or argument He took issue with their explanation of what happened in his report.

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Recent Examples of take issue Morgan has been outspoken about Harry and Meghan over the years, taking issue with their decision to step back from royal duties, their media projects and their public comments about life within the royal family. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 And the majority of the film’s detractors took issue with its ending. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 The tone was collegial, and Schulman didn’t take issue with any of his co-panelists’ predictions about the future of work. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 Top Democratic members of the Appropriations Committees, who dole out federal funds, also took issue with the ads. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take issue

Recent Examples of Synonyms for take issue

take exception

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That alone earned him an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, but Metsa also took exception to it.

— Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Richards saw Hernandez's kick at the ball, took exception, and within seconds every player on the field was pushing and shoving.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026