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
• moaned
• quarreled
• groused
• fought
• balked
• stuck
• disputed
• conflicted
• grumbled
• wrangled
• murmured
• muttered
• squabbled
• griped
• bitched
• denounced
• rebelled
• quibbled
• screamed
• hollered
• squawked
• defied
• hassled
• whimpered
• nagged
• beefed
• disobeyed
• wailed
• demonstrated
• withstood
• growled
• censured
• bleated
• caviled
• fussed
• squealed
• whinged
• crabbed
• grouched
• bellyached
• carped
• 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

The unions objected to how Carnegie’s wealth was made; Thiel objects to giving itself. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Burbank has objected to turning over mixed-use lanes to the BRT, saying the regular traffic will back-up or spill over into nearby neighborhoods. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 20 July 2026

In 2009, the Directors’ Guild and the Writers’ Guild objected when the TV Academy revealed a plan to pre-tape award presentations in eight categories before the show. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026

In his letter to the chief judge, Dupree said that Martinez objected when prosecutors wanted to dismiss some misdemeanor charges as part of plea agreements. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Many in France and elsewhere have objected to the tapestry’s removal from the Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux in Normandy, where it has been exhibited since 1983. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

The ruling allowed for naturists to take over areas of the beach and move along when other beachgoers objected to it. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

However, some local officials and neighborhood organizations objected, and implementation of the plan has been delayed. — Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Kenney and co-counsel Sheryl Leung objected to the request, calling it prior restraint on speech and arguing that the prosecution has not said anything publicly that could be seen as prejudicing potential jurors. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 July 2026