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objection noun [ əbˈdʒɛkʃ(ə)n ]

• an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing.
• "they have raised no objections to the latest plans"
Similar: protest, protestation, demur, demurrer, remonstrance, remonstration, exception, complaint, grievance, moan, grumble, grouse, cavil, quibble, expostulation, opposition, argument, counter-argument, demurral, disapproval, dissent, disagreement, niggle, gripe, beef, grouch,
Opposite: approval, acceptance, acquiescence,
Origin: late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin objectio(n- ), from the verb obicere (see object).


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