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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

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

Others objected to a scene in the advertisement in which the actor also ties a rakhi on her pet dog.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Leon Cannizzaro, the New Orleans district attorney at the time, objected, telling the court that his office did not purposefully withhold any evidence.

From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026

The sister of the woman Knox was acquitted of murdering has objected to the show that is due to be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Her mailbox filled with letters from suffrage sympathizers who objected to picketing during the war.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling