OBJECTIONS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

objections

noun

plural of objection

as in exceptions

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 objections Massie has maintained that his objections concern constitutional limits on presidential war powers rather than a personal disagreement with the defense secretary. — Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2026 During multiple calls with the SEC and Ole Miss on Friday night, the Sooners made their objections clear. — Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2026 The case itself provides some fantastic theater, and not just because father and son can’t stop themselves from making multiple petty objections, needling each other and infuriating the judge (Danny Burstein). — Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2026 Only then can the council respond to all acts of aggression without being paralyzed by the objections of a single state. — Pedro Sánchez, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2026 The developers said their new vision also addresses objections previously raised about whether a Bears stadium could fit on the Reese Hospital site. — Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026 Agents must communicate value, establish credibility, understand what matters to the seller, differentiate their approach, answer difficult questions and handle objections without becoming defensive. — Ran Biderman, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026 The work was temporarily delayed by objections raised by the Georgia Ports Authority, part of a long-running feud between GPA leaders and Dulany. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 11 Nov. 2026 None of these objections, though, is about whether early life needed a bubble. — Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections

Noun

Tellingly, with some honorable exceptions, élite celebrities have been circumspect about the trashing of democracy in the MAGA era.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2026
The California Association of Realtors’ median home price data for the most recent 10 years shows the median home price has largely increased month to month with a few exceptions.

— Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of exceptions

Noun

The legislation gives the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection authority to investigate complaints and issue fines of up to $1,000 per violation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
Newport Beach City Councilman Erik Weigand, whose wife is a school board trustee, says he's been receiving many complaints.

— Michele Gile, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of complaints

Noun

And with thousands more expected to turn out to the polls on Tuesday, questions about election security are at the forefront.

— John Lauritsen, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Sutter County residents with questions can call the county’s Animal Services Authority at 530-822-7375.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of questions

Noun

It’s expected to be the most politically delicate stop, given the Catholic Church’s sharp criticisms of the austerity program of libertarian President Javier Milei.

— Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Commissioners declined to comment for this article, and Tony has not posted any new criticisms on his agency’s social media pages.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of criticisms

Noun

But protests started almost immediately with people blocking traffic every day across the country at the exact time of the collapse and demanding justice.

— MARKO DROBNJAKOVIC, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Channel ports, housing for asylum seekers and even the lifeboat charity that rescues people in danger at sea have been targeted by anti-migrant protests encouraged by far-right activists.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026