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OBJECTION Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word objection. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word objection. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OBJECTION

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dissent
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

• a difference of opinion

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

verb

• withhold assent

• express opposition through action or words

• be of different opinions

protest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

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

• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

verb

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

remonstration
nounn
noun

• the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

cavil
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections

verb

• raise trivial objections

challenge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

complaint
nounn
noun

• an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

• (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow

• an expression of grievance or resentment

• (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based

• (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense

criticism
nounn
noun

• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

• a serious examination and judgment of something

• a written evaluation of a work of literature

demur
verbv
noun

• (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

verb

• object to

• enter a demurrer

disagreement
nounn
noun

• a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

• a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

• the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing

disapproval
nounn
noun

• a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

• the expression of disapproval

• an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

• the act of disapproving or condemning

opposition
nounn
noun

• the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

• the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected

• the relation between opposed entities

• the act of hostile groups opposing each other

• a contestant that you are matched against

• a body of people united in opposing something

• a direction opposite to another

• an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

expostulation
nounn
noun

• the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

• an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof

remonstrance
nounn
noun

• the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

Best Hypernyms For OBJECTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for objection, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
communicating communication procedure resistance
Phrases (1)
speech act

Alternatives for DISSENT

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