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ob·jec·tion (əb jek′s̸hən, äb-)

noun

  1. the act of objecting
  2. a feeling or expression of opposition, disapproval, or dislike
  3. a cause for objecting; reason for opposing, disapproving, or disliking

Etymology: ME objeccioun < LL objectio < L objectus: see object

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objection Synonyms

objection

n.

  1. The reason for disapproval

    disapproval, scruple, hesitation, question, demurring, reluctance, disinclination, declination, unwillingness, rejection, dislike, dissatisfaction, discontent, displeasure, repugnance, disesteem, disapprobation, shrinking, boggling, shunning, revulsion, repudiation, low opinion, abhorrence, hesitancy, unacceptance, discarding, dubiousness; see also doubt 1, 2.

    Antonyms permission*, acceptance*, desire. *

  2. The statement or instance of an objection, sense 1

    protestation, criticism, complaint, charge, accusation, remonstrance, expostulation, gainsaying, reprimand, exception, execration, admonition, disapproval, reproach, dispute, opposition, adverse comment, rejection, ban, countercharge, grievance, contradiction, contravention, invective, censure, abuse, scolding, denunciation, lecture, disagreement, vituperation, difference, disdain, reprehension, plaint, upbraiding, chiding, insistence, condemnation, depreciation, animadversion, grumbling, caviling, clamor, faultfinding, tongue-lashing, vilification, carping, reproof, depreciation, revilement, dissent, indictment, imputation, demurrer, insinuation, complaining, frown, blame, sarcasm, odium, whining, croaking, gravamen, moaning, wail, groan, murmur, lament, regret, lamentation, aspersion, beef*, problem*, gripe*, kick*, crack*, dressing-down*, knock*; see also rebuke.

    Antonyms praise*, commendation*, recommendation.


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objection Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • lodge: Where these are considered to be undesirable, the Society will lodge a written objection.

Adjective modifier

  • conscientious: The right to conscientious objection to military service was recognized by the UN in 1987.

Preposition: on

  • behalf: We regularly present such objections on behalf of clients ensuring that the key issues are correctly identified.

Modifies a noun

  • handling: Exercising objection handling and avoidance is a key sales skill.

Preposition: in

  • principle: However, the EA had no objection in principle.

Preposition: from

  • resident: Coun Norman said: " We have not received any objections from residents.

Noun used with modifier

  • planning: Up to the questions Q: What is a valid planning objection?
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objection quotes

Ishould haveno objectiontothismethod, butthat Ithink it must smell too strong of the lamp.

-Sterne, Laurence

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