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OBJECTION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OBJECTION?

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Objection as a Noun
Definitions of "Objection" as a noun
Synonyms of "Objection" as a noun (20 Words)
Usage Examples of "Objection" as a noun
Associations of "Objection" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Objection” are: expostulation, remonstrance, remonstration, dissent, protest, protestation, demur, demurrer, exception, complaint, grievance, moan, grumble, grouse, cavil, quibble, statement of dissatisfaction, charge, accusation, criticism

Objection as a Noun

Definitions of "Objection" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “objection” as a noun can have the following definitions:

(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.
An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing.
The speech act of objecting.
The action of challenging or disagreeing with something.
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.
The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent.
The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest.

Synonyms of "Objection" as a noun (20 Words)

accusation	A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong. There was accusation* in Brian s voice.*
cavil	An evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections.
charge	The price charged for some article or service. The babysitter watched over her charges.
complaint	(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense. I intend to make an official complaint.
criticism	A written evaluation of a work of literature. Constructive criticism* is always appreciated.*
demur	A formal objection to an opponent’s pleadings. They accepted this ruling without demur.
demurrer	(law) a formal objection to an opponent’s pleadings. The headmaster was about to enter a stinging demurrer* when the phone rang.*
dissent	The act of protesting a public often organized manifestation of dissent. He was sent off for dissent.
exception	A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule. All her children were brilliant the only exception* was her last child.*
expostulation	An exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof.
grievance	A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment. Three pilots have filed grievances against the company.
grouse	Flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae usually roasted flesh too dry to broil.
grumble	A complaint. In the distance I heard a grumble* of thunder.*
moan	A sound resembling a human moan. She gave a low moan* of despair.*
protest	The act of protesting a public often organized manifestation of dissent. Two senior scientists resigned in protest.
protestation	An emphatic declaration in response to doubt or accusation. The many protestations did not stay the execution.
quibble	An evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections. The only quibble* about this book is the price.*
remonstrance	The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest. Angry remonstrances in the Commons.
remonstration	The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest.
statement of dissatisfaction	A line of code written as part of a computer program.

Usage Examples of "Objection" as a noun

They have raised no objections to the latest plans.
His view is open to objection.

Associations of "Objection" (30 Words)

abnegation	Self-denial. Abnegation of the Holy Trinity.
contradict	Be in contradiction with. He did not contradict* what he said last week.*
controvert	Deny the truth of (something. The views in the article have been controverted.
deny	Deny formally an allegation of fact by the opposing party in a legal suit. There was no way that I was going to deny* myself ice cream.*
disagree	Be different from one another. She disagreed with the system of apartheid.
disapprobation	An expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable. She braved her mother s disapprobation* and slipped out to enjoy herself.*
disapproval	The expression of disapproval. Jill replied with a hint of disapproval* in her voice.*
disavowal	Denial of any connection with or knowledge of. His disavowal* of his previous writings.*
disclaim	Make a disclaimer about. The school disclaimed any responsibility for his death.
disproof	The action of proving that something is untrue. The answer ought to turn on considerations that are susceptible to verification or disproof.
dissent	The act of protesting a public often organized manifestation of dissent. He was sent off for dissent.
dissenter	A member of a non-established Church; a Nonconformist.
dissentient	Disagreeing, especially with a majority. Dissentient voices were castigated as hopeless bureaucrats.
dissident	A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state. The measure was supported by dissident* Tories.*
gainsay	Take exception to. None could gainsay* her.*
impugn	Attack as false or wrong. The father does not impugn* her capacity as a good mother.*
inadmissible	Not deserving to be admitted. Inadmissible evidence.
objector	A person who expresses opposition to or disagreement with something. Objectors claim the motorway will damage the environment.
oppose	Fight against or resist strongly. We oppose* the ban on abortion.*
protester	A person who publicly demonstrates opposition to something; a demonstrator. The decision was hailed by protesters against the closure as a triumph.
rebut	Prove to be false or incorrect. He had to rebut* charges of acting for the convenience of his political friends.*
rebuttal	A pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff’s surrejoinder.
refuse	Refuse to let have. He was severely beaten when he refused.
refutation	The speech act of answering an attack on your assertions. He fails to give a clear refutation* of the argument.*
refute	Deny or contradict (a statement or accusation. These claims have not been convincingly refuted.
reject	Reject with contempt. The journal rejected the student s paper.
rejection	The action of spurning a person’s affections. His proposals were met with rejection.
remonstrance	A document drawn up in 1610 by the Arminians of the Dutch Reformed Church, presenting the differences between their doctrines and those of the strict Calvinists. Angry remonstrances in the Commons.
repudiate	Refuse to recognize or pay. Philip was excommunicated in 1095 because he had repudiated his wife.
resist	A resistant substance applied as a coating to protect a surface during a process for example to prevent dye or glaze adhering. He didn t resist* despite the weapons he had.*