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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

In the summer of 2022, Anthropic decided not to release an early version of its Claude chatbot after employees objected, fearing it would start a dangerous technology race.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 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

The agreement also drops a court-appointed monitor the city objected to and provides two alternatives and limited the fees to no more than $150,000 per year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

When she objected, they flattered her—even going so far as to award her the Order of the Red Star in recognition of her service to the motherland.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau