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 lawmakers overrode those objections, and the disputes ultimately reached the Supreme Court, which environmental advocates increasingly view as the last line of defense against the weakening of environmental protections in Brazil. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Leaders value employees who bring solutions, not just objections. — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 In response, Apple has reportedly been testing memory chips from China’s CXMT, an approach that could raise objections from the White House if Apple decided to move forward. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Twin Rivers’ objection to Grant High Ryan DiGiulio, chief business official for Twin Rivers Unified School District, which Grant High is part of, sent a letter to the state on June 30 objecting to adding the school to the register. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for objection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection

Noun

The Constitution protects defendants from being prosecuted for the same crime twice, but Mangione's dueling state and federal cases fall into one of the exceptions for double jeopardy.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Primary history The mid-August primaries have a long history of lackluster turnout – with one major exception.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of exception

Noun

That arrangement coincided with an extended period with no group output as members prioritised solo careers, and subsquent fan frustration and widespread questions about the future of the group.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Six weeks after Beloozerov’s funeral, the FBI peppered Marina with questions during an hourslong interview at the agency’s field office in Washington.

— Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of question

Noun

By doing it this way, the kids had to put some thought into which items meant the most to them, and there were no complaints afterward.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Arulampalam, who knew nothing of the campaign, received complaints from residents Monday and on Tuesday the citation was given with orders to clean up.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of complaint

Noun

The protests were met by a brutal government crackdown and spiraled into a 14-year civil war that ended with Assad’s ouster in a lightning rebel offensive.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
The recent student protests across India were a reminder of the growing influence of Gen Z in the country.

— Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 11 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