objection

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(əb jekshən)


objection
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Sense: The reason for disapproval
Synonyms:
disapproval, scruple, hesitation Collocations, reluctance Collocations, disinclination, unwillingness, rejection Collocations, dislike Collocations, discontent, disapprobation, shrinking Collocations, revulsion, repudiation, low opinion, hesitancy, dubiousness, doubt Collocations
Antonyms:
acceptance Collocations, agreement Collocations, praise Collocations, satisfaction Collocations, complement Collocations, harmony Collocations, peace Collocations, concurrence
Sense: The statement or instance of an objection, sense 1
Synonyms:
protestation, complaint Collocations, charge Collocations, accusation, remonstrance, reprimand, exception Collocations, admonition, disapproval, reproach, dispute Collocations, opposition, rejection Collocations, ban Collocations, grievance Collocations, censure, denunciation, lecture Collocations, disagreement, vituperation, reprehension, upbraiding, chiding, insistence, condemnation, depreciation, grumbling, tongue-lashing, vilification, reproof, revilement, dissent, indictment Collocations, complaining, frown Collocations, whining Collocations, croaking, moaning, wail Collocations, groan Collocations, murmur, lament, regret Collocations, lamentation, beef Collocations, problem Collocations, gripe, rebuke Collocations
Antonyms:
approval Collocations, permission Collocations, license Collocations, commendation, recommendation Collocations, allowance Collocations, blessing Collocations, authorization Collocations, the go-ahead (informal), green light


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