Definitions

objection

[uhb-jek-shuhn] / əbˈdʒɛk ʃən /

NOUN

argument, disagreement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

challenge criticism difficulty disapproval displeasure dissatisfaction doubt exception grievance opposition protest question rejection reluctance unwillingness

STRONG

cavil censure declination demur demurral disapprobation discontent disesteem disinclination dislike gripe hesitation kick odium protestation remonstrance remonstration revilement scruple shrinking squawk stink

WEAK

counter-argument demurring niggle repugnancy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance agreement allowance answer approval calm compliment contentment happiness harmony peace pleasure praise sanction satisfaction

WEAK

concurrence consent

Example Sentences

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He has suggested using the rarely-deployed Parliament Act to override peers' objections, a move that would be tricky as well as controversial.

From BBC

Anthropic’s focus on safe applications of AI—and its objection to having its technology used in autonomous lethal operations—have continued to cause problems, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The former justice secretary is threatening an unprecedented use of the Parliament Act to override peers' objections if it is not passed before the King's Speech in May.

From BBC

Xi has indicated over the years that he has deep-rooted philosophical objections to Western-style consumerism, seeing it as wasteful.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is possible that local prosecutors could bring charges against the federal immigration authorities involved in one or both shootings, but such an approach over the objections of the federal government would face hurdles.

From The Wall Street Journal

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