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

Ireland has objected to the standard, and experts have speculated that the debate was whether the teapot should be pre-warmed.

From Slate ● Nov. 8, 2026

It also was opposed by the union representing Los Angeles Police Department officers, which objected to limiting the revenue to one city department.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Meanwhile, Mulroy has objected to his staff spending time on the reporting requirements, which he called “pointless busywork.”

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

Manouchehri objected that the remarks were out of turn for public comment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Oct. then submitted that the Smith & his Family were respectful & generous & I objected They shall melt down the Silver.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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