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 But Pirro’s wins are not a perfect streak, as judges granted the Youth Rehabilitation Act sentences in other cases over her team’s objections. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026 Because if the objection were simply to wealth, consumerism, vanity, or profiting from attention, our contempt would be distributed much more evenly. — Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026 In 2025, a petition from Phillips to be released into a conditional release program was approved by San Diego Superior Court Judge Eugenia Eyherabide despite an objection from prosecutors, the District Attorney’s Office said. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 The project therefore receives protections under California’s Housing Accountability Act, which can limit a city’s ability to reject qualifying housing projects based on certain objections. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 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

As Kevin Warsh thinks more hawkishly than expected in Washington, the answers to many of his questions may be in Seoul.

— William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Although not quite as polished on the racial politics front, Lanterns’s third episode is no less intriguing, as an hour of television dedicated not only to answering pressing questions but fleshing out its lead character in disturbing ways.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 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

But the lobbyist has doubled down on her criticism of McCuskey in a recent letter to Illinois’ four top legislative leaders and obtained by the Tribune.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
The sharpest criticism of the deal came from Venezuelan opposition figures, who argue that a caretaker administration installed after a foreign military operation has no standing to sign away a century of oil rights.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of criticism

Noun

Persuading big American oil companies to return to the region could prove a challenge given the political uncertainty and damaged infrastructure.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Knowing when to switch medicines can be a challenge, and it must be done in careful consultation with a doctor.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026