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 Some of Netanyahu’s senior ministers, particularly Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, favored launching a preemptive offensive against Hezbollah, despite objections from the Biden Administration. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026 The tech industry, by and large, has been unified in its objection to the ballot measure. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Ignoring those objections would mean losing the exemption, Martin said. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Although the Bankruptcy Court and the district court overruled the Department of Justice’s objection, the department later appealed that decision, leading to this week’s settlement. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for objection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection

Noun

Miscarriage, complex cases are rarely ‘certain’ The lack of exceptions in Idaho’s current law has been a major concern in providing miscarriage care, doctors said.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026
The exception was 2024, when Zilker Park had the most burglaries with 201, the highest annual count recorded near that park during the six-year period.

— Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 29 Oct. 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

The attorney’s complaint to Internal Affairs alleged Sguros used his position as a police officer to assume control of West’s property and said Sguros was pursuing a civil case related to the home.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
In response, Argentine congresswoman Marcela Pagano filed a criminal complaint with the Federal Court of Puerto Iguazú regarding Bolsonaro’s entry and his subsequent departure on a private plane.

— Florencia Cabral, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 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

Making peace between the GOP’s pro-Israel establishment and its restive right wing will pose an early challenge for Vice President JD Vance, who’s positioning himself for a posible 2028 run.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The approach resolves the challenge of uniformly printing transport layers and perovskite films onto flexible substrates.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026