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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The dismissal was granted over the objection of the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Mr. Swaim makes a useful case against reflexive anti-data center alarmism, but he omits a key objection: noise.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The supreme election council was meeting on Friday to hear the opposition party's objection to the court's decision.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Importantly, it wouldn’t change the total amount we owed—we wouldn’t have an incentive to fake a moral objection.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

"The Commission does not sustain the objection of the defense."

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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