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

A congressman poignantly objected, “Each bale of cotton costs twenty coffins.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

He has a pension and a few investment accounts, and he has always said he wants his daughter to inherit a chunk of his estate, and I’ve never objected to that.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

Jane said she wanted to get married in her home city of Glasgow, surrounded by friends and family, but said her future husband objected to a wedding in Scotland.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

Ireland has objected to the standard, and experts have speculated that the debate was whether the teapot should be pre-warmed.

From Slate ● Nov. 8, 2026

Ryan started to poke Ralph into the pocket of his jeans until Ralph objected.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

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