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 Each objection identifies the assumption that moves the answer. — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 That objection would have been nearly unrecognizable in 1889, when even Carnegie’s harshest critics accepted the premise that surplus wealth carried obligations. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 July 2026 Tenisha Warner also accuses Pamela Warner of using her power as trustee of Malcolm’s 1996 Trust to sell their first family home in Studio City, California, despite her objection. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Ultimately, Martínez-Olguín overruled most of the objections and denied most of the late opt-out requests. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for objection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection

Noun

LaFleur has never said much during these conversations, and Thursday’s first day of training camp was no different — with one exception.

— Doug Haller, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Fresh fruit While fresh fruit such as apples and bananas are allowed in carry-on and checked bags when flying within the continental United States per the solid foods rule, there are some key exceptions.

— Fiona Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

Definition of exception

Noun

Police will answer questions about the shootings at a later news conference, likely next week, Garcia said.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Phillips may no longer be the focus of the ethics inquiry, but he could still be asked to answer questions or supply documents as the committee determines if Collins violated any laws or rules.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of question

Noun

That evening, Beretti underwent emergency surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach to treat a serious streptococcus infection, according to her complaint.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
The complaint also states that the scientists lacked the appropriate documents.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of complaint

Noun

By the time those outlets finally began covering the protests extensively, the movement had already captured the public imagination.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Across generations, campuses have been spaces where students engage with the issues shaping their communities through participation, dialogue, protest, and civic action.

— Chyann Sapp, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of protest

Noun

However, criticism comes with the territory for quarterbacks, and Madsen has faced his share — mostly over his size and arm strength.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
The allegation was just part of a drumbeat of US criticism over the cartels’ political protection rackets.

— Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026