OBJECTION Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

objection

noun

əb-ˈjek-shən

Definition of objection

as in exception

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night

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Recent Examples of objection Especially fierce in his objections is John (John Jones), a veteran himself of the Afghan war who lost his legs to a landmine. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 Defense objections were rare, and the prosecution let witnesses be dismissed without redirect questioning after cross-examination. — CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 The order also authorizes the Justice Department to challenge state vaccine regulations deemed insufficiently respectful of parental objections. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026 As Murkowski’s objections indicate, some of the Americans most affected by these rules would be rural voters, who tend to lean Republican. — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for objection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection

Noun

With rare exceptions, EV sound is little more than an affectation.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
Washington had carved out exceptions for itself and some European countries to buy Russian oil, and the Biden administration had even encouraged India to buy Russian oil under a price cap as part of a plan to stabilize the global oil market.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of exception

Noun

Ask a clarifying question, keep your response simple, and save the deeper processing for a space that actually feels safe.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
That’s the question Liberians are asking themselves after the first people to be deported to the West African country from the United States arrived in the capital, Monrovia.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of question

Noun

Grannell has made other threats this year, beginning five months ago, according to the account of an FBI special agent that is described in a criminal complaint.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
The first ethics complaint was filed last Friday by an employee of the City Attorney's Office who also asked to remain anonymous.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of complaint

Noun

The videos fueled public outrage and days of protests in Oakland, including marches from Fruitvale station into downtown.

— Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
The musical features an original score by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, drawing on protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and the Welsh choral tradition.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of protest

Noun

The decision quickly drew criticism from cattle industry organizations.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
As someone who counsels and advocates for people who have been convicted of the worst crimes imaginable, Hood often faces criticism from the victims’ families.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of criticism

Noun

His comments ranged widely, covering the latest battlefield developments, efforts to counter Russian ballistic attacks, the state of peace negotiations, Ukraine’s budgetary challenges and the political turmoil surrounding Fedorov’s dismissal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
That ambiguity is echoed in Banks’ score, which takes on the tone of a lament and a celebration, frustration and hope, struggle and liberation, the quest for transcendence in the face of the challenges posed by daunting inequities.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026