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 The workshop comes less than a month after hundreds of residents packed City Hall, voicing objections to a data center that was given the green light in 2024. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 The village of Homer Glen, which abuts the property, filed a formal objection. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Florida was the first state to enact new legislation addressing legal objections. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026 The debate stems over a Federal Communications Commission action on June 29 that advanced the company’s plans, over the objection of California regulators, many residents and Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for objection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection

Noun

Disney’s live-action remakes have largely been box-office boons for the company, with a few exceptions.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The suit alleges The Bay Club does not fall under that exception because parents are not necessarily always on the premises.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Definition of exception

Noun

Now a union spokesperson says employees might file a complaint with a state board intended to protect public employees.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Last year, lawmakers passed a law shielding the Concord speedway and other racetracks from noise and other nuisance complaints.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of complaint

Noun

The war that followed October 7 deepened the rupture, with several Entebbe veterans joining the weekly protests calling on Netanyahu to end the fighting and strike a deal to bring the hostages home.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
At facilities across the country, there have been hunger strikes and protests over inhumane conditions, including rotten and inedible food, physical abuse by guards, and insufficient medical care.

— Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Definition of protest

Noun

Rolison shared some of his experiences, ups and downs with the Colorado Rockies, the challenges of coming back from injuries and the business side of the game.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Editorially, the biggest challenge was giving the film a coherent throughline that interpreted the events for audiences in a comprehensible and entertaining way.

— Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026