OBJECTION Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

objection

noun

əb-ˈjek-shən

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 Creditor objections filed before the hearing raise a number of questions about the adequacy of information about the plan, including the budget carrier’s ability to project the impact of higher fuel bills on its finances. —

David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026 House Democrats forced the bill forward Wednesday, joined by a small number of Republicans, over the objections of House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP leadership. —

Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 Both adults were released from custody in February over the prosecution’s objection. —

Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 Lisa and Daniel Bohm will elaborate on their arguments by April 20, when they’re expected to file preliminary objections to the complaint and, a few days later, a response to their son’s motion for a preliminary injunction. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for objection

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Next, the researchers aim to generalize their approach to other quantum processes and refine it for more complex, real-world conditions—where uncertainty is the rule, not the exception.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
There are, however, some exceptions—Michter’s 25 and Celebration Sour Mash (the latter is a blend of ages) push this boundary successfully.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026