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

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

Robinson's lawyers have repeatedly objected to cameras livestreaming court proceedings.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

But the presence of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov prompted protests from European officials, who objected to appearing in a traditional "family photo" with him.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Some families who objected to those policies helped fuel explicitly Christian scouting alternatives.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

“But averages aren’t real,” objected Milo; “they’re just imaginary.”

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster