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

From the front row, Kidman objected to her steelo getting jacked. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Some of his fellow Republicans objected to the viral post, while UT officials vaguely praised their student body in general. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The Church of England’s Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, also objected to the bill. — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Musicians, including Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter, have also publicly criticized or objected to the administration's use of their music in social media posts. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Berlin authorities objected on safety grounds to the project. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Six concerts was too many for many neighbors who objected to the deal. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Prosecutors objected, and Sullivan declined to remove the juror. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Before Sue could answer, the defense objected, Judge Sullivan banged his gavel, and the question was stricken from the record. — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026