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

Russia has objected to the Europeans' involvement in the three-way talks, but said EU representatives could join at a later stage. — Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026

Russia has objected to the Europeans’ involvement in the three-way talks, but said EU representatives could join at a later stage. — Bassam Hatoum, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Russia has objected to the Europeans’ involvement in the three-way talks, but said that EU representatives could join at a later stage. — ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026

Aurora resident Linda Grula objected to two candidates running against incumbent Patty Smith in the 8th Ward. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Paris also objected to more than $94 million in compensation sought for Branca and the late McClain, according to documents filed in court on November 2. — Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Asante had objected to the board putting the fix-it into another ballot measure, saying that put the burden on voters who had already approved Measure J to correct the problem created by the board. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

According to Deadline, Perry was initially set to be referenced in the prosecution’s opening statements, but her name was omitted after Brand’s attorneys objected. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2026

North Korea objected, and Seoul, currently under a left-leaning administration that seeks warmer relations with the North, will not even confirm that the case existed. — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026