exception

Phonetic Respelling: [ ik-sep-shuhn ]

Definition:

n. an objection or a ground for objection

Sentence:

Lizzy took exception to what I said about her brother.

More example sentences:

Lizzy took exception to what I said about her brother.

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What does 'There's an exception to every rule' mean?

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''I wonder how I will become the exception to this irrefutable truth.'' What does 'irrefutable' mean?

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Which group of people might take exception (not agree with) to the Bald Man and the Fly?

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What does 'The exception which proves the rule' mean?

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Synonyms:

objection; opposition; protest

Antonyms:

agreement

Exception rhymes:

• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • conception
  • deception
  • inception
  • perception
  • reception
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • contraception
  • interception
  • misconception
  • misperception
  • preconception
  • self-deception