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 Recently, Capifali helped guide the Johnson administration through a tiff with aldermen who legalized video gambling terminals over the mayor’s objections. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 His objection is not foreign investment but opaque contracting. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026 The sale has drawn objections from the flight attendants union and a software firm that says some of the data isn’t Spirit’s to sell. — Jeff Kleinma, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Now, Democrats in Congress are raising those same objections, and pushing the FTC to investigate the merger. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for objection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection

Noun

The law includes several exceptions, including certain vehicles, medical devices and other equipment.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
The developers have sought an exception to rules around how much parking can front a nearby boulevard, and will be expected to provide extra landscaping and screening to buffer the parking from nearby properties.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 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

The singer’s complaint seeks a jury trial and compensatory damages of over $75,000.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
When reached for comment on LeVota’s letter, which The Star obtained this week, Garza’s attorney Brianne Thomas called it an act of retaliation and provided a copy of Garza’s complaint to The Star.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of complaint

Noun

The case centers on one of the most volatile chapters in UCLA history — the 2024 pro-Palestinian protests that racked the university, culminating in a violent spring attack at a campus encampment.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
On Wednesday, a group of women in Havana blocked a street with buckets and tires in protest after several hours without water, according to a video shared by Silverio Portal, a former political prisoner and activist who lives in the capital.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of protest

Noun

Vucic has pushed hard against the protesters as the government faced international criticism over police violence and arbitrary detentions of demonstrators.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
His political interests would be served if Republicans were to stop attacking Carlson and if Carlson were to tone down his criticism of the GOP.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of criticism

Noun

Rising costs, complex permitting processes, and infrastructure challenges have made the city less competitive even for productions that want to stay local.

— Sam Roseme, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Winning the primary, surviving the general Nationalization presents perhaps its biggest challenge during the transition from a primary to a general election.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026