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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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A Russian oil tanker delivered 100,000 tons of crude oil to Cuba, following President Trump’s comment that he had no objection to such shipments.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The robust ecosystem that arose in objection to network and cable’s unholiness moved Netflix, Amazon and Fox to claim slices of the underserved fundamentalist market.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Unlike the UK bill, the original Holyrood bill included a conscientious objection provision, stating that individuals or organisations must not be "subject to any detriment" if they opt out.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Massachusetts, the court upheld a Massachusetts law restricting children’s labor over her guardian’s objection on the ground that the state had a right to safeguard “youth’s well being.”

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

Harry could tell she had no objection whatsoever to long hair or earrings with fangs on them.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.