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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She added that her ministry "expressed Canada's objections regarding the mistreatment of these Canadians while attempting to cross".

From BBC

Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on social media that Ottawa "has expressed Canada’s objections regarding the mistreatment of these Canadians."

From Barron's

The family of late tech entrepreneur Tony Hsieh filed a formal objection Monday to a purported will of mysterious origin that surfaced earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Directors Guild of America and performers union SAG-AFTRA have voiced similar objections to the pending media consolidation.

From Los Angeles Times

His objection, he said, was about timing and confidence.

From Barron's

objection

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