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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The news comes as the US military looks to wean itself off Anthropic's AI due to the company's objection to its technology being used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous killing machines.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Presumably the regulatory objection isn’t related to China’s antitrust law since it’s hard to see how that would apply to this case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

After the Civil War, a new constitutional objection emerged.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Aberdeenshire Council - a formal consultee - responded to the ECU with an objection, unless various conditions are met to "secure appropriate environmental controls".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Evidently this belonged to the couple, for they settled down as though at home and made no objection when Hazel did the same.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

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