excepting (Meaning)
excepting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Except
excepting (prep. & conj., but properly a participle)
With rejection or exception of; excluding; except.
Synonyms & Antonyms of excepting
Synonyms:
- expostulating
- taking issue
- complaining
- demurring
- whining
- kicking
- remonstrating (with)
- taking exception
Antonyms:
- advocating
- acceding
- obeying
- acquiescing
- observing
- supporting
- obeying
- upholding
- acquiescing
- upholding
- complying
- maintaining
- advocating
- maintaining
- conforming
- sanctioning
- sustaining
- sustaining
- assenting
- adhering
- acceding
- conforming
- defending
- supporting
- observing
- adhering
- defending
- sanctioning
- complying
- assenting
Synonyms:
- grumbling
- rebelling
- defying
- nagging
- moaning
- growling
- whinging
- grousing
- repining
- yawping
- whimpering
- yammering
- maundering
- squealing
- debating
- caterwauling
- keening
- gagging
- croaking
- grizzling
- bitching
- demonstrating
- quarrelling
- bleating
- cavilling
- quarreling
- wailing
- sticking
- hollering
- squabbling
- grumping
- murmuring
- carping
- conflicting
- grouching
- bellyaching
- yowling
- censuring
- quibbling
- squawking
- whingeing
- challenging
- wrangling
- daring
- caviling
- balking
- crabbing
- muttering
- disobeying
- beefing
- screaming
- hassling
- disputing
- fighting
- griping
- denouncing
- yauping
- criticizing
- fussing
- withstanding
Antonyms:
excepting Sentence Examples
- The students were diligent in their studies, excepting those who procrastinated until the last minute.
- The store offered a 10% discount on all items, excepting clearance items.
- The doctor prescribed a strict diet for the patient, excepting foods high in sugar and fat.
- The contract was signed by all parties, excepting the one who had a legal dispute with the company.
- The team was confident in their ability to win the championship, excepting the possibility of an upset.
- The weather forecast predicted rain for the weekend, excepting Sunday afternoon.
- The new policy will apply to all employees, excepting those who are exempt.
- The company announced a hiring freeze, excepting for positions in the sales department.
- The club has a dress code that all members must adhere to, excepting on special occasions.
- The invitation was sent to all the guests, excepting those who hadRSVPed that they would be unable to attend.
FAQs About the word excepting
of Except, With rejection or exception of; excluding; except.
protesting,objecting, expostulating, taking issue,complaining, demurring, whining, kicking, remonstrating (with), taking exception
following, approving,approving, agreeing, accepting, following, accepting, agreeing, advocating, acceding
The students were diligent in their studies, excepting those who procrastinated until the last minute.
The store offered a 10% discount on all items, excepting clearance items.
The doctor prescribed a strict diet for the patient, excepting foods high in sugar and fat.
The contract was signed by all parties, excepting the one who had a legal dispute with the company.
