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 While throughout the 1990s there were multiple attempts by Russia and Cuba to revive the project, Washington’s ongoing objections — coupled with the financial difficulties both countries were experiencing — meant none of these came to fruition. — Juan Carlos López, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 Earlier this month, a federal judge ordered the state not to enforce the law against a group of Catholics over their religious objections to assisted suicide. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026 Their objections aren’t just about aesthetics or inconvenience. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 The same customer objection appears often enough to expose a positioning problem. — Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for objection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection

Noun

To maintain eligibility, households consisting entirely of full-time students may be required to provide documentation to their property manager demonstrating that at least one of the above exceptions is met.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
What’s overlooked is that the Heat will have three of its next four first-round draft picks and preserved the ability to use its full $16 million midlevel exception next summer.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of exception

Noun

The final result was visually awkward and earned so many complaints on social media that McLendon-Covey even weighed in at the time.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
The initial complaint, filed in May 2025, also included false imprisonment and conversion as causes of action, which are not included in the latest complaint.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of complaint

Noun

In its petition, the party says the coalition is a political body, created to channel American donations to Israeli protest groups.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
In an interview conducted Friday by The Associated Press from outside Iran, Mohammadi said that Iranians are grappling with multiple crises stemming from the ongoing war and deepening economic pressure, and the brutal crackdowns on protests.

— Amir-Hussein Radjy, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of protest

Noun

The remarks drew criticism from some Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, including the Israeli-American Council, which called for Macklemore to be removed from the tour.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
The loss aggravated criticism of quarterback Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ lack of protection for him.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of criticism

Noun

Facing a challenge from the right, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Sunday that Italy would ban face coverings in schools.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Trump’s announcement comes as the arch, like his other projects, faces legal challenges.

— Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026