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

My doctor friend objected to his hospital’s fundraising tactics.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

Leaders of nearby tribes have also objected to Cadiz’s plans to pump from the desert aquifer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

But Iran has objected to the formula so far because no fees would be paid, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

It even objected to the Vatican's decision to have priests face the congregation when holding Mass, preferring the medieval practice of facing the altar, with their backs to the congregants.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

“But the stones are not always clear,” Lord Raiden objected.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo