Synonyms of objected

objected

verb

past tense of object

as in protested

to present an opposing opinion or argument

they objected to the conductor's insistence that their train tickets were not valid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protested
• complained
• demurred
• excepted
• expostulated
• kicked
• whined
• remonstrated (with)
• took exception
• criticized
• took issue
• dared
• challenged
• debated
• quarreled
• groused
• moaned
• balked
• disputed
• fought
• conflicted
• grumbled
• wrangled
• stuck
• murmured
• muttered
• squabbled
• griped
• denounced
• bitched
• quibbled
• rebelled
• squawked
• hollered
• defied
• screamed
• hassled
• whimpered
• nagged
• beefed
• disobeyed
• wailed
• withstood
• growled
• censured
• bleated
• demonstrated
• caviled
• squealed
• whinged
• crabbed
• grouched
• bellyached
• carped
• fussed
• yowled
• yammered
• grizzled
• grumped
• gagged
• caterwauled
• croaked
• repined
• keened
• yawped
• maundered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• accepted
• agreed
• sanctioned
• observed
• followed
• complied
• advocated
• defended
• adhered
• supported
• acquiesced
• maintained
• obeyed
• upheld
• sustained
• assented
• acceded
• commended
• conformed
• cheered
• championed
• minded
• applauded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of objected

Prosecutors objected to the involuntary manslaughter instructions, as well as a defense request to include instructions about a Bowden charge, which lets the jury know the police investigation was not sufficient. — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

But her mother objected to her art-making and would take away her art supplies. — Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

No one from the CAO ever challenged or objected to (GRSM) retention. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Reddington then objected, at which point Sullivan called the attorneys to a sidebar. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

The state has objected to the recommendation, and Day has filed a response. — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026

Both countries have floated the idea of a service fee for passage through the strait, but other Gulf nations have objected. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026

There was another incident on the far field, which began when Tevin Austin objected to being hit out of bounds. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

The departing publisher objected to certain changes Lederer was not made available for an interview with the AP. — Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026