Took issue with smack (4)

I believe the answer is:

kiss

'smack' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'took issue with' is the wordplay.
'with' indicates a hidden word.
'KISS' can be found hidden inside 'took issue'.

(Other definitions for kiss that I've seen before include "Osculate" , "Smooch" , "Cross" , "Affectionate greeting" , "Amorous greeting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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