excepted v. + Add to list US //ɪkˈsɛptɪd// UK //ɛksˈɛptɪd// ex·cept·ed SynonymsAntonyms Synonyms demurexceptexcludeomit Antonyms include Idioms1 entry01present company exceptedThese negative remarks do not pertain to anyone who is currently listening to them (including the speaker).