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 While throughout the 1990s there were multiple attempts by Russia and Cuba to revive the project, Washington’s ongoing objections — coupled with the financial difficulties both countries were experiencing — meant none of these came to fruition. — Juan Carlos López, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 Earlier this month, a federal judge ordered the state not to enforce the law against a group of Catholics over their religious objections to assisted suicide. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026 Their objections aren’t just about aesthetics or inconvenience. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 The same customer objection appears often enough to expose a positioning problem. — Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for objection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection

Noun

With its golf ambassadors, Peter Millar still tends to focus on promoting its golfwear — with a few exceptions, such as an event in the Hamptons last year with Cameron Young where the PGA Tour pro showed up dressed in the brand’s lifestyle product.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
After October 19, if that problem falls under one of the new exceptions, those benefits will no longer be legally protected—but airlines can still choose to provide them.

— Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of exception

Noun

The finding resolves a long-running question about the material’s electrical behavior.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
The Aries Full Moon illuminates your domestic 4th house, bringing a family matter, living situation, or question of emotional security into clearer focus.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of question

Noun

The final result was visually awkward and earned so many complaints on social media that McLendon-Covey even weighed in at the time.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
The initial complaint, filed in May 2025, also included false imprisonment and conversion as causes of action, which are not included in the latest complaint.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of complaint

Noun

The building changed ownership in 2018, and Abascal was offered the opportunity to buy the apartment but could not afford it, according to the Madrid Tenants’ Union, which organized Saturday’s protest.

— Alicia Leon, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Large sections of chairs in the hall were empty as delegations filed out in protest of Iranian aggression.

— Robin Wright, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of protest

Noun

Facing a challenge from the right, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Sunday that Italy would ban face coverings in schools.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Trump’s announcement comes as the arch, like his other projects, faces legal challenges.

— Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026