Related Clues:

• Passes on principle
• Takes exception to
• Objects
• Voices an objection
• Voices opposition
• Begs off
• Shows reluctance
• Dissents or disagrees mildly
• Protests or objects mildly
• Raises objection, dissents
• Raises objections, maybe mild
• Raises mild objection
• Dissents, balks
• Shows reservations
• Dissents, baulks