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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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Of the four officials who dissented at the Fed’s April meeting, three objected to Fed guidance implying more rate cuts ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

People objected to whether he had the ability to do this on his own.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

In the 1980s, there was a proposal to close the line but thousands of people - and one dog - objected.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Seventeen years ago, Stockett published “The Help,” and some objected to her, as a white woman, appropriating Black speech patterns and cultural themes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“No tonics require human blood,” Taisin objected, her skin prickling.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo