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

There hasn't been an explicit denial, but the Palace has objected in very strong terms to how Earl Spencer has presented the past.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Even pro-AI residents have objected to the furtive maneuvering around data centers.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

In another letter, two Viterbi professors also objected.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

The footnote said the statement’s only dissenter was China because Beijing objected to several sections including the one about overreliance on exports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

His lawyers objected, but the judge summarily dismissed their complaints.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson