Synonyms of objecting

objecting

verb

present participle of object

as in protesting

to present an opposing opinion or argument

they objected to the conductor's insistence that their train tickets were not valid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protesting
• complaining
• excepting
• kicking
• demurring
• whining
• expostulating
• remonstrating (with)
• taking exception
• criticizing
• taking issue
• sticking
• debating
• fighting
• conflicting
• moaning
• quarreling
• disputing
• quibbling
• wrangling
• challenging
• denouncing
• screaming
• hassling
• daring
• rebelling
• balking
• grousing
• muttering
• bitching
• murmuring
• squabbling
• hollering
• griping
• grumbling
• squawking
• carping
• defying
• caviling
• withstanding
• disobeying
• beefing
• whimpering
• nagging
• wailing
• demonstrating
• bleating
• yammering
• censuring
• gagging
• whinging
• repining
• bellyaching
• yowling
• grouching
• growling
• fussing
• squealing
• crabbing
• caterwauling
• keening
• yawping
• grizzling
• grumping
• croaking
• maundering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• accepting
• agreeing
• following
• sanctioning
• complying
• observing
• adhering
• advocating
• defending
• obeying
• supporting
• conforming
• maintaining
• upholding
• sustaining
• assenting
• acquiescing
• acceding
• cheering
• championing
• minding
• commending
• applauding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of objecting

Durkan later drove her point home by objecting to all late-file matters again on Wednesday before they were read into the record — drawing the ire of Councilor Miniard Culpepper, who sponsored the two orders and will have to file them again next week. —Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026

Kudos to the owners of the Tampa Bay Bucs for not throwing a hissy fit and objecting to the Jaguars playing an entire season so close to Tampa. —Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026

House Republicans, meanwhile, are objecting to any DHS funding bill that doesn't include funding for the border and for immigration enforcement. —Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026

An attorney for his campaign then sent a letter to Hooper objecting to the move and referencing the initial application and proof of acceptance. —Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026

But the players stopped short of voting for Meyer, with at least three player reps objecting, according to a person informed about the call. —Andy McCullough, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026

Vásquez has had a strong voice in objecting to federal immigration enforcement in the Chicago area. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026

The notice follows letters objecting to the deal from Rokita and Fort Wayne entrepreneur Chuck Surack, who owns a flight chartering company and bought a hotel near the site to stifle redevelopment plans. —Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026

We are still hit with this baseless argument today from MAGA supporters who question the rallies and demonstrations objecting to inequality of those who have been marginalized. —Essence, 20 Jan. 2026