objected

VERB

disagree, argue against

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balk complain criticize oppose protest

STRONG

challenge crab cross demur deprecate disapprove disavow discountenance disesteem dispute dissent except expostulate frown gripe grouse inveigh kick rail rant rave remonstrate spurn squawk storm tangle

WEAK

be displeased discommend go-one-on-one make a stink mix it up with raise objection sound off take exception take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid approve help praise

STRONG

agree compliment consent endorse give in go along sanction

WEAK

accept concur

Example Sentences

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Anthropic, a top AI company known for its Claude models, had objected in the first quarter to having its products used by the federal government to develop autonomous weapons or for mass surveillance.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Three regional Fed presidents objected to the statement language at the April meeting, pushing to remove wording that signaled the central bank still leaned toward lowering interest rates.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

While Zion’s leaders said they welcomed officials to attend their services, they objected to the cameras as a form of intimidation of church members.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

After parents' and employers' associations objected, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appeared to soften the announcement, describing it as a "proposal".

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“I can’t take your father’s dagger,” Kaede objected, trying to give it back to Fin.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo