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

But Galanis said the trip never happened after her daughter objected. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

When government officials initially proposed talks at a senior minister’s residence or a government office, movement leaders objected. — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Democrats objected and supported the lawsuit filed by three voters, arguing that state law allows voters who have submitted absentee ballots to change their mind before those ballots are counted on Election Day. — Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 29 July 2026

Some parents in Colorado objected to the system, raising questions about whether children could ultimately get hurt. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Representatives of domestic violence organizations and museums and the attorneys general of 22 states are among those who have objected to the rule. — Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

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 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