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

“I objected in the strongest possible terms and fought it as hard as I could. It wasn’t enough.”

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

Rights groups have long objected to Palantir's role in mass surveillance, its facial recognition tools, and its work for the US government.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

But the firm faced resistance from US lawmakers, who objected to the planned listing over concerns of forced labour in Shein's factories.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

When Bobby got older and started doing calisthenics, management objected to that, too.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady