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

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina had been declining to back Warsh until the probe is resolved, and his objection was enough to hold up the confirmation process.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

He said that counsel had timely made the Batson objection and attempted to engage the three-step process but that the third step never occurred.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Their chief objection: They may protect Sconset but speed up erosion to the north by disrupting the natural movement of sand around the island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I did it because I thought it would offend you; but, as you made no objection, I never did it again.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

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