take exception
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Definition
- Verb:
- To object or disagree strongly with something: To express one's opposition or disapproval, often formally or vocally.
- To be offended by something: To feel resentment or annoyance at a remark or action.
Usage
- The verb phrase "take exception" is typically followed by the preposition "to" when specifying the object of the objection.
- It is used to indicate a strong, often formal, disagreement or a personal feeling of offense.
Examples
- Verb:
- I must take exception to your characterization of our work as careless.
- She took exception to the rude comments made during the meeting.
- Many readers took exception with the article's biased conclusions.
Advanced Usage
- "take exception to the ruling": To formally object to a legal or authoritative decision.
- The defense attorney announced she would take exception to the judge's ruling.
- "take great exception": To object very strongly or be deeply offended.
- He took great exception to being accused of dishonesty.
Variants and Related Words
- Exception (n): A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or rule.
- Everyone was tired, with the exception of two people.
- Exceptional (adj): Unusually good; outstanding.
- She showed exceptional talent from a young age.
Synonyms
- Object: To express or feel disapproval.
- Protest: To express an objection to what someone has said or done.
- Demur: To raise doubts or objections.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions
- Take issue with: To disagree with or challenge a point of view.
- I have to take issue with your interpretation of the data.
Related Idioms
- With the exception of: Except for; not including.
- The park is open daily with the exception of major holidays.
Verb
- raise a formal objection in a court of law