Synonyms for objection
əbˈdʒɛk ʃənob·jec·tion

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1. objection

   Synonyms:
   denial, hindrance, opposition, prevention, prohibition, refusal, resistance

   Antonyms:
   allowance, authority, authorization, consent, leave, liberty, license, permission, permit

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1. expostulation, remonstrance, remonstration, objectionnoun

   the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

   Synonyms:
   protest, remonstrance, remonstration, dissent, expostulation

2. objectionnoun

   the speech act of objecting

   Synonyms:
   protest, remonstrance, remonstration, dissent, expostulation

3. protest, objection, dissentnoun

   the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

   Synonyms:
   protest, dissent, remonstrance, remonstration, protestation, expostulation

4. objectionnoun

   (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality

   Synonyms:
   protest, remonstrance, remonstration, dissent, expostulation

Matched Categories

1. • Law
   • Procedure
   • Resistance
   • Speech Act

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1. objectionnoun

   Synonyms:
   exception, difficulty, CAVIL, DEMURRER

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1. objectionnoun

   Synonyms:
   exception, scruple, demurrer, cavil

   Antonyms:
   approval, acquiescence

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1. List of paraphrases for "objection":

   opposition, objections, object, oppose, intercept, opposing, contrast, exception, opposes, interception, protest, opposed

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1. Pope Francis:

   I can say the conscientious objection is a right that is a part of every human right. It is a right, conscientious objection must enter into every juridical structure because it is a right, a human right.

2. Jamie Raskin:

   The impeachment manager Mr. Ciccilinecorrectly and accurately quoted a newspaper account which the distinguished senator has taken objection to. So we're happy to withdraw it on the grounds that it is not true and we are going to withdraw it this evening without any prejudice to the ability to resubmit if possible and then we could debate it if we need it.

3. Bob Seger:

   I don't have and have never had an email address. I'm old school. But as far as downloads go, my only objection is I like the sound of CDs better, so I buy those. I think the sound quality is better.

4. Raymond Starks:

   I would support laws allowing for conscientious objection in some circumstances.

5. Tubbs Jones:

   This objection does not have at its root the hope or even the hint of overturning the victory of the president, but it is a necessary, timely and appropriate opportunity to review and remedy the most precious process in our democracy.