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 Some Democrats still took issue with how the state handled the $10 million and the legal back-and-forth. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 But soon after filming began, detractors of the production took issue with the process, too. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Though the team won 15-10 over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Hill briefly took issue with Wilson, 32, falling into Hill after another player pushed him during the game. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for take issue

Recent Examples of Synonyms for take issue

take exception

Phrase

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