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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However, on Tuesday Sabate said Universal Studios had reversed its objection and that he is "so close" to being allowed to perform his routine.

From BBC

Tesla moved forward with the xAI investment despite objections from some shareholders, who had questioned the decision to divert resources to another Musk firm.

From BBC

He has suggested using the rarely-deployed Parliament Act to override peers' objections, a move that would be tricky as well as controversial.

From BBC

Anthropic’s focus on safe applications of AI—and its objection to having its technology used in autonomous lethal operations—have continued to cause problems, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The former justice secretary is threatening an unprecedented use of the Parliament Act to override peers' objections if it is not passed before the King's Speech in May.

From BBC

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