objectionnoun [ C ]
uk/əbˈdʒek.ʃən/us/əbˈdʒek.ʃən/B2 the act of expressing or feeling opposition to or dislike of something or someone:
Her objection to/against the plan is based on incorrect facts.
A couple of people raised/voiced objections to the proposal.
[ + that ] I have no objection except that it may cost more than expected.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Opposing & against
- against
- anti
- anti-
- antithesis
- boycott
- bugger, sod, etc. this for a lark! idiom
- conscientious objector
- counter
- defy
- detractor
- down with...! idiom
- foam pie
- go against sth/sb
- objector
- opponent
- oppose
- opposing
- point of order
- run against sb/sth
- stand
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