objected

VERB

disagree, argue against

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balk complain criticize oppose protest

STRONG

challenge crab cross demur deprecate disapprove disavow discountenance disesteem dispute dissent except expostulate frown gripe grouse inveigh kick rail rant rave remonstrate spurn squawk storm tangle

WEAK

be displeased discommend go-one-on-one make a stink mix it up with raise objection sound off take exception take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid approve help praise

STRONG

agree compliment consent endorse give in go along sanction

WEAK

accept concur

Example Sentences

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objected

But the firm faced resistance from US lawmakers, who objected to the planned listing over concerns of forced labour in Shein's factories.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Public opinion on the reservoir has been split - some have objected to using the site for water, fearing high environmental costs from the destruction of ancient woodlands.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Some families who objected to those policies helped fuel explicitly Christian scouting alternatives.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

Lower basin states have objected, including Arizona, which would be hardest hit because of its lower rights to the river.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

“But in such a case,” objected the doctor, “the person indicated being innocent, would not take steps to conceal her identity.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie