Synonyms for

Objections

Verb / ʌˈbdʒekʃʌnz / Another word for objections — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A reason or argument offered in disagreement or opposition.

Synonyms & similar words

expostulation dissent protest objection remonstration remonstrance disagreement dissent opposition protest criticism complaint disapproval remonstrance demurral challenge denial rejection exception quibble cavil scruple qualm misgiving doubt hesitation

Synonyms by register

Formal

protests disagreements exceptions reservations

Informal

complaints gripes kvetches beefs

Literary

remonstrances protests cavils

Antonyms

agreement acceptance acquiescence assent endorsement approval consent

Common collocations

  • raise objections
  • voice objections
  • overcome objections
  • address objections
  • valid objections
  • serious objections
  • no objections
  • file objections

Word family

noun objection
verb object
adjective objectionable
adverb objectionably

Usage note

Objections are typically expressed in formal settings like legal proceedings or debates. In casual conversation, people might 'disagree' or 'have a problem' rather than raise an 'objection'.

Example sentences

  1. The lawyer made several objections to the witness's testimony.
  2. I have no objections to the plan.
  3. The teacher raised an objection to the student's behavior.
  4. The board members had several objections to the proposed budget.
  5. She voiced her objections to the new project.

Quotes

  • The only real objection to this book is that it is impossible to put down once you start reading it. - Susan Isaacs
  • I have no objection to change as long as it is in the right direction. - Winston Churchill
  • The objection to Puritans is not that they try to make us think as they do, but that they try to make us do as they think. - H.L. Mencken

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