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 Especially fierce in his objections is John (John Jones), a veteran himself of the Afghan war who lost his legs to a landmine. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 Defense objections were rare, and the prosecution let witnesses be dismissed without redirect questioning after cross-examination. — CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 The order also authorizes the Justice Department to challenge state vaccine regulations deemed insufficiently respectful of parental objections. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026 As Murkowski’s objections indicate, some of the Americans most affected by these rules would be rural voters, who tend to lean Republican. — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for objection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection

Noun

Supply chains are operational environments defined by speed, exceptions, competing priorities, and constant disruption.

— George Ninikas, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Lamont’s statement on Tuesday coincided with a release from the New England States Committee on Electricity voicing similar concerns, which the committee said where shared by five New England states (New Hampshire being the exception).

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of exception

Noun

Women considering enlistment are generally more likely to ask practical questions about pregnancy policies, hygiene and whether barracks were coed, recruiters and women currently serving explained.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
But there is a deeper question of why a modern tech company, especially an AI company, would need to soften their image with cotton and canvas.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of question

Noun

Prosecutors said Hernandez piloted the boat into a swell and had accelerated the throttle to try to pass through it until the swell swamped the bow of the boat, capsizing it immediately, a complaint alleged.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Fourteen people were on board, including him — exceeding the vessel’s maximum capacity of 10 people — according to the complaint, which noted that Hernandez did not know the boat’s maximum capacity.

— Joe Kottke, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of complaint

Noun

Nixon, a state representative from Jacksonville, led the Democratic protest against DeSantis' new congressional map.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
When other Columbia students staged a counter- protest outside the encampment, holding Israeli flags, people threatened them with violence.

— Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of protest

Noun

The justice ministry rejected the criticism, saying the proceedings complied with Syrian law and included the participation of victims and their representatives.

— Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
The documentary spotlighted some harsh criticisms of the show and of Banks.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of criticism

Noun

Together, the setbacks also highlight a broader challenge for Taiwan, which is developing a layered defense system while drone technology evolves faster than traditional military procurement programmes can adapt.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
With just four games of their regular season remaining, their challenge for the promotion play-offs seemed to be slipping away without much of a fight.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026