objected
/əbˈdʒɛktɪd/
VERB
1. To disagree or oppose
To disagree with or oppose something or someone; especially in a court of law, to raise an objection.
1.1. Expressing disagreement or opposition
To express disagreement, disapproval, or resistance toward a proposal, decision, action, or opinion.
Synonyms
- opposed
- protested
- challenged
- demurred
- dissented
- disputed
- remonstrated
- took exception
- took issue
Antonyms
- agreed
- accepted
- acquiesced
- assented
- approved
- consented
- concurred
Examples
- The lawyer firmly objected to the opposing counsel's line of questioning.
- During the meeting, a few members objected to the proposed changes in the agenda.
- The student confidently objected to the teacher's grading of the assignment.
- In court, the witness hesitated before finally objecting to the misleading question.
- Some shareholders objected to the proposed merger during the company's annual meeting.
Related Words
- disagreed
- complained
- criticized
- quarreled
- argued
- contended
- resisted
- opposition
- objection
1.2. Complaining or voicing dissatisfaction
To express annoyance, dissatisfaction, or displeasure, often by complaining, grumbling, or criticizing something.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- approved
- praised
- commended
- applauded
Examples
- Several employees complained about the changes to the workplace schedule.
- He grumbled about the long delay but eventually agreed to wait.
Related Words
- nagged
- muttered
- moaned
- griped
- criticized
- found fault
- made a fuss
1.3. Strongly protesting or confronting
To express opposition in a forceful or confrontational way, sometimes through protest, defiance, or heated disagreement.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The residents protested against the decision to close the local community center.
- The workers defied the order and continued their demonstration.
Related Words
VERB
2. To present an accusation or adverse reason
To offer something in opposition as a criminal charge, accusation, or reproach, or to present it as an objection or adverse reason.
2.1. Making an accusation or presenting criticism
To put forward a charge, criticism, or reproach against someone or something as a reason for opposition.
Synonyms
- censured
- denounced
- criticized
- disapproved
- challenged
Antonyms
Examples
- The prosecutor objected to the defendant's explanation as inconsistent with the evidence.
Related Words
2.2. Offering an adverse argument or reason
To introduce a reason, argument, or consideration against a proposal, claim, or course of action.
Synonyms
- disputed
- challenged
- contested
- opposed
- protested
Antonyms
Examples
- The committee objected to the proposal by presenting evidence of its potential risks.
Related Words
- countered
- rebutted
- contradicted
- questioned
- disputed
VERB
3. To set in opposition
To set something before or against something else; to bring into opposition.
3.1. Placing things in opposition
To position ideas, arguments, or things against one another so that they are in contrast or opposition.
Synonyms
- opposed
- contrasted
- set against
Antonyms
- supported
- upheld
- maintained
Examples
- The speaker objected one principle against another to highlight their differences.
Related Words
- confronted
- countered
- contradicted
- conflicted
- resisted