objectors

noun

plural of objector
1
as in protesters

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2
as in quibblers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectors
  1. proponents
  2. nitpickers
  3. agitators
  4. defeatists
  5. instigators
  6. pessimists
  7. advocates
  8. promoters
Noun
  • Trump’s proponents may argue these definitions are ageing, and precedents have been set in recent years that leave the battlefield a wholly more callous place.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Among Miami’s billionaires, Griffin has become one of the city’s most vocal proponents.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of proponents
Noun
  • Alas, nitpickers can point to some moves in which Atlanta went backward.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • Maybe that’s why, compared with some other kinds of nitpickers, pop critics can seem especially extraneous.
    — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Definition of nitpickers
Noun
  • Across the country, agitators on the left and the right are increasingly flirting with antisemitic tropes, conspiracy theories and in-jokes to bring in new followers.
    — Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Videos showed police beating back agitators with batons and deploying anti-riot ordnance as the demonstrators chanted against the country's conservative Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a massive political rally.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of agitators
Noun
  • Hegseth largely declined to provide specifics, instead denouncing critics as defeatists, questioning their patriotism and insisting the mission had broad public support.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of defeatists
Noun
  • Heat coach Erik Spoelstra at the time downplayed the confrontation, with the Heat routinely making peace after acquiring former Heat instigators.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • The parents, arguably the film’s first instigators, operate based off fear of their children’s sexuality.
    — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026
Definition of instigators
Noun
  • But pessimists worry that companies are deferring the cost of massive spending, while front-loading the benefits.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • The pessimists will roll their eyes and poo-poo Morant’s outlook.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of pessimists
Noun
  • There was, however, criticism of the deal among legal and immigrant advocates.
    — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • If Sherwood-area schools break away from the Pulaski County Special School District, the new school district would be the state's 16th-largest by enrollment, according to a feasibility study commissioned by Sherwood public school advocates.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026
Definition of advocates
Noun
  • Veteran rave promoters envision Origin as a 1,000-capacity, Blade Runner–style warehouse with modular patio stages, offering daytime community events that transition into intimate Afro-house and hard-rave nights.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Platner’s promoters were excited by his transgressive personality.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of promoters
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