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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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

In dissent on Monday, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, objected that the court had read that vision out of the statutes Congress wrote.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

Regenxbio objected, arguing such a new study would take years and pose an ethical problem, since untreated patients would almost certainly lose neurocognitive abilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Many observers agree that AI has entered a new era requiring greater government involvement, but they strongly objected to the manner in which the action is carried out.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

This turn of events had been objected to most vocally by their mother, Ophie’s aunt Helen.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland