Definition

1. 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

1. raise a formal objection in a court of law