disagree with, be at odds with, be opposed to, be in conflict with, be at variance with, be contrary to, dissent from, take issue with
take issue with Synonym
Synonyme take issue withdisagree with - object to - oppose - challenge - dispute - quarrel with - find fault with - have a problem with - be at odds with - be opposed to
The phrase "take issue with" means to disagree with something or someone, often in a clear or explicit way. It is used when a person challenges a statement, opinion, decision, or action because they believe it is wrong, inaccurate, unfair, or problematic. The disagreement can be polite and reasoned or more forceful, depending on context. People often "take issue with" specific points rather than rejecting everything, and they may then explain their reasons or arguments. The phrase is common in both spoken and written English, especially in discussions, debates, and formal critiques.
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be in disagreement with
disagree with, be at odds with, be opposed to, be in conflict with, be at variance with, be contrary to, dissent from, take issue with [x]
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settles the issue
resolves the issue, settles the matter, resolves the matter, clears up the issue, clears up the matter, puts the issue to rest, puts the matter to rest, fixes the problem, resolves the problem
resolves the issue, settles the matter, resolves the matter, clears up the issue, clears up the matter, puts the issue to rest, puts the matter to rest, fixes the problem, resolves the problem [x]
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Communication
not concur with
disagree with, be at odds with, differ from, dissent from, be in disagreement with, be opposed to, not see eye to eye with, take issue with
disagree with, be at odds with, differ from, dissent from, be in disagreement with, be opposed to, not see eye to eye with, take issue with [x]
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be opposed to
be against, object to, disapprove of, be in opposition to, be not in favor of, disagree with, take issue with, be hostile to, be averse to, be antithetical to
be against, object to, disapprove of, be in opposition to, be not in favor of, disagree with, take issue with, be hostile to, be averse to, be antithetical to [x]
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Language
be at odds with
disagree with, be in conflict with, be at variance with, be in disagreement with, be out of step with, clash with, be in opposition to, be out of sync with
disagree with, be in conflict with, be at variance with, be in disagreement with, be out of step with, clash with, be in opposition to, be out of sync with [x]
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Language
not see eye to eye with
disagree with, be at odds with, be not in agreement with, be on different wavelengths from, be of a different opinion from, differ from, be in conflict with, clash with
disagree with, be at odds with, be not in agreement with, be on different wavelengths from, be of a different opinion from, differ from, be in conflict with, clash with [x]
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Communication
monitoring the matter
tracking the issue, observing the matter, overseeing the matter, keeping an eye on the issue, following the matter, keeping track of the issue
tracking the issue, observing the matter, overseeing the matter, keeping an eye on the issue, following the matter, keeping track of the issue [x]
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Business
handling an important issue
dealing with an important issue, addressing an important issue, tackling an important issue, handling a key issue, dealing with a critical issue, addressing a critical issue, tackling a critical issue
dealing with an important issue, addressing an important issue, tackling an important issue, handling a key issue, dealing with a critical issue, addressing a critical issue, tackling a critical issue [x]
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Communication
dissent from
disagree with, differ from, oppose, object to, take issue with, diverge from
disagree with, differ from, oppose, object to, take issue with, diverge from [x]
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Law
bringing the disagreements into the open
airing the disagreements, exposing the disagreements, bringing the disagreements to light, laying the disagreements bare, surfacing the disagreements
airing the disagreements, exposing the disagreements, bringing the disagreements to light, laying the disagreements bare, surfacing the disagreements [x]
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Communication
confronting
challenging, troubling, disturbing, unsettling, disconcerting, hard to face, hard-hitting, provocative, bracing, sobering
challenging, troubling, disturbing, unsettling, disconcerting, hard to face, hard-hitting, provocative, bracing, sobering [x]
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settles the dispute
resolves the dispute, settles the matter, resolves the matter, settles the argument, resolves the argument, settles the issue, resolves the issue
resolves the dispute, settles the matter, resolves the matter, settles the argument, resolves the argument, settles the issue, resolves the issue [x]
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Law
sectarianism
denominationalism, factionalism, partisan spirit, bigotry, intolerance, chauvinism
denominationalism, factionalism, partisan spirit, bigotry, intolerance, chauvinism [x]
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Politics
disagree with
differ from, be at odds with, be opposed to, object to, take issue with, dissent from, not see eye to eye with, contradict, challenge, oppose
differ from, be at odds with, be opposed to, object to, take issue with, dissent from, not see eye to eye with, contradict, challenge, oppose [x]
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Communication
exposing the disagreements
revealing the disagreements, laying bare the disagreements, bringing the disagreements to light, uncovering the disagreements, highlighting the disagreements
revealing the disagreements, laying bare the disagreements, bringing the disagreements to light, uncovering the disagreements, highlighting the disagreements [x]
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