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

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

A senior Labour councillor from Cardiff council - which has an agreement to sell the site to the developer - had also objected.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Nine companies have objected to having their shares trade on OKXICE’s proposed platform, highlighting resistance to a new model of stock trading.

From Barron's ● Oct. 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

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