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

He has a pension and a few investment accounts, and he has always said he wants his daughter to inherit a chunk of his estate, and I’ve never objected to that.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

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

Some local officials in San Diego objected to Waymo’s presence and asked the state for more authority over when and where the taxis can be deployed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton had previously objected to the shortening of race distances.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

“We have no horses, either,” objected Taran, “but we’re making horseshoes.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

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