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

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

Public opinion on the reservoir has been split - some have objected to using the site for water, fearing high environmental costs from the destruction of ancient woodlands.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

The state’s powerful agricultural industry objected to the proposed ban.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

Lower basin states have objected, including Arizona, which would be hardest hit because of its lower rights to the river.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

Paul had ordered purple, white, and green flags, but some women objected, because those were the colors of the British suffragettes.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling