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

Pike's legal team had previously objected to the execution's IV protocol, saying it would have caused needless suffering due to her small veins and a blood condition.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

My brother-in-law, who was the executor of the estate, objected; he said, “I’m not going to let anyone profit from mom’s death.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

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

Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., was among several venues that objected to hosting Sheeran’s tour if Macklemore remained on the bill.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

“I want to know,” objected the bald man.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys