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 Reddington said his first priority is arguing later this month that a retrial would violate Clancy's constitutional protection against double jeopardy because the mistrial was declared over the defense's objection. — Bryan Llenas , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 And that is the undercurrent to me of any objections towards physicality in women's pro-athletics because a lot of people don't believe women should be playing professional sports as is. — Sam Fragoso, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026 On September 16, there will be a hearing where the court will mull objections to the sale. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026 The objection reflects how radically the perception of Khrzhanovsky’s Dau experiment has shifted over the course of two decades — from transcendent art project to exploitative scandal to, now, geopolitical lightning rod. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 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

Mold, mice, dirty bathrooms, overflowing trash cans and unattended animal carcasses are just some of the complaints from teachers in Cook County School District 130—serving Blue Island, Robbins, Alsip, and Crestwood.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Later that day, Triunfel returned to the apartment and disabled a security camera that had recorded the crime, the complaint states.

— Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 16 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