objectors
/əbˈdʒɛktərz/
NOUN
1. People who express opposition or disagreement
People who object to something by expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition to a proposal, decision, action, or belief.
1.1. Dissenters and opponents
People who openly disagree with or oppose a particular proposal, decision, policy, or course of action.
Synonyms
Examples
- In the courtroom, the judge listened to the arguments presented by the objectors before making a ruling.
- Despite the majority vote in favor, a group of vocal objectors continued to voice their opposition to the development.
Related Words
- opposition
- dissent
- disagreement
- resistance
- protest
- defiance
1.2. Complainers and faultfinders
People who habitually express dissatisfaction, criticize circumstances, or find fault with things they consider undesirable.
Synonyms
- complainers
- bellyachers
- faultfinders
- gripers
- grousers
- grumblers
- whiners
- naggers
- quibblers
- re piners
Examples
- The committee addressed the issues raised by the objectors during the community forum.
Related Words
- complaints
- grievances
- criticism
- dissatisfaction
- fault-finding
- murmuring
1.3. Activists and agitators
People who actively challenge established practices, institutions, or policies and seek change through demonstrations, agitation, or organized opposition.
Synonyms
- agitators
- activists
- instigators
- firebrands
- insurgents
- insurrectionists
- revolutionaries
- reformers
- reformists
- radicals
- troublemakers
Examples
- The project faced criticism from environmental objectors who were concerned about its impact on local wildlife.
- The public hearing allowed various objectors to express their concerns and perspectives on the proposed changes.
Related Words
- campaigners
- demonstrations
- civil disobedience
- rebellion
- social reform
- resistance