Synonyms for Taking amiss:
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v.
• misunderstand
- Miscomprehend
, - Misknow
, - Misreckon
, - be at cross purposes
, - be bewildered
, - be confused
, - be perplexed
, - confound
, - confuse
, - fail
, - get signals crossed
, - get signals mixed
, - get wrong
, - get wrong impression
, - misapply
, - misapprehend
, - miscalculate
, - misconceive
, - misconstrue
, - misinterpret
, - misjudge
, - misread
, - miss
, - miss the point
, - mistake
, - not register
, - take amiss
, - take wrongly
.
• resent
- be in a huff
, - be insulted
, - be offended by
, - be put off by
, - be rubbed wrong way
, - be vexed
, - bear a grudge
, - begrudge
, - dislike
, - feel bitter
, - feel sore
, - frown at
, - get nose out of joint
, - grudge
, - harbor a grudge
, - have hard feelings
, - object to
, - take as an insult
, - take exception
, - take offense
, - take umbrage
.
What are the hypernyms for Taking amiss?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for taking amiss?
Taking amiss is a phrase used to describe when someone interprets a statement or action as being offensive. The opposite of taking amiss would be to take something in stride or take something well. This means that instead of being offended or disgruntled by a remark, the individual accepts it calmly and with grace. Other antonyms for taking amiss include to overlook, to forgive, to let go, or to take lightly. These antonyms indicate a willingness to move on from potentially hurtful comments or actions, and to maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity. It is important to choose our words and actions carefully to avoid causing someone to take offense, but it is equally as important to forgive and let go when we encounter misunderstandings.
What are the antonyms for Taking amiss?
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v.
• misconceive
• misunderstand
• resent
Related words: take amiss, take amiss of, take amiss in, take amiss with, take amiss at, take amiss of sth, take amiss out, taking offence
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