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 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

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

While some lawmakers in his party have backed the idea, Republican leaders in the Senate have dismissed or objected to it. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 July 2026

Kautz, who also serves as the state's Commissioner of Drugs, formally objected to moving certain THC drugs from Schedule I to III, ensuring all marijuana products remain Schedule I in Wyoming. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Prosecutors sought to play the interview in court, but defense attorneys strongly objected, saying that news media cameras in the courtroom would broadcast the contents to the world and therefore compromise Robinson’s right to a fair trial. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Neitzke-Troike objected to the county changing the zoning to a more intensive use, which is against the village’s vision for 159th Street. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Defense attorney Kathryn Nester repeatedly objected to evidence introduced by prosecutors. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

As prosecutors planned to show some UVU surveillance video, Robinson’s defense objected. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026