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 Their strongest objection was that pooling antibodies that effectively cleared amyloid with ones that didn’t could obscure the benefits of the newer treatments. — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 Berry and Martinez’s son also testified on the restraining order, despite Berry’s objections. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 This comes despite objections from FDA career scientists who say there’s scant evidence the substances are safe or effective. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026 In some cases, Choudri or others overrode internal objections to approve the expenses, the watchdog found. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for objection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection

Noun

The glow of many Turners has dwindled, thanks to unstable pigments, but here is an immaculate exception.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, the practice of establishing non-disclosure agreements with public officials will largely end, OpenAI said, except for a narrow set of exceptions focused on security or trade secrets.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of exception

Noun

California voters face a crowded November ballot packed with questions on taxes, special elections and environmental rules.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2026
The researchers ultimately want to turn more safety questions into measurable challenges.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of question

Noun

Guzman has an April 2009 conviction of driving drunk and causing injury to another person in Sacramento County, according to the complaint.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Concerts at the stadium have been suspended since 2024 following complaints from neighbors about excessive noise.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of complaint

Noun

About 50 organizations have called for a protest against the far right on the sidelines of the two-day congress of Marine Le Pen's nationalist, anti-immigration party ahead of next spring's presidential election.

— ELITSA GADEVA, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Barriers installed at a Louis Vuitton store in Paris on Thursday ahead of what is expected to be a weekend of more violent protests.

— Richard Engel, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of protest

Noun

Either way, Steve Sarkisian has noticed something different about his quarterback this week, which also comes at a time of heightened criticism towards the Texas offense.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
The government efforts to make sure that male royals are producing male emperors have triggered criticisms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticism

Noun

Their findings, published in Langmuir, could help address the challenges the industry faces with conventional liquid and gel propellants, including fuel movement inside tanks and pumping fuel into engines.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Here are some thoughts on today’s game and a major challenge of this rebuild.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026