Synonyms of objecting

objecting

verb

present participle of object

as in protesting

to present an opposing opinion or argument

they objected to the conductor's insistence that their train tickets were not valid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protesting
• complaining
• excepting
• kicking
• demurring
• expostulating
• whining
• remonstrating (with)
• taking exception
• taking issue
• criticizing
• debating
• conflicting
• sticking
• fighting
• quarreling
• moaning
• disputing
• quibbling
• wrangling
• denouncing
• challenging
• screaming
• hassling
• daring
• balking
• grousing
• muttering
• murmuring
• bitching
• squabbling
• rebelling
• hollering
• griping
• grumbling
• squawking
• carping
• defying
• caviling
• withstanding
• disobeying
• beefing
• whimpering
• nagging
• wailing
• bleating
• yammering
• censuring
• gagging
• whinging
• demonstrating
• repining
• bellyaching
• yowling
• grouching
• growling
• squealing
• fussing
• crabbing
• caterwauling
• keening
• yawping
• grizzling
• grumping
• croaking
• maundering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• accepting
• agreeing
• following
• sanctioning
• complying
• observing
• adhering
• advocating
• defending
• obeying
• supporting
• conforming
• maintaining
• upholding
• sustaining
• assenting
• acquiescing
• acceding
• cheering
• championing
• minding
• commending
• applauding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of objecting

Her crime was objecting, out loud, when another performer railed against Israel from a stage. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Since hitting the internet, the ad has triggered a negative reaction among those objecting to its sexualization of women in sports. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

One group of objecting healthcare providers already has won a narrow reprieve. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Shabazz was pushed out nearly an hour after other audience members were removed for objecting loudly to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Tanya Terry’s statement on Jett's death. — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026

The conflict is hardly the first involving a living celebrity objecting to a fictional depiction. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

The decision sparked widespread public debate, with students, teachers and even some astronomers objecting to the change, Smithsonian Magazine notes. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Buckingham is also objecting to instructing on involuntary manslaughter. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Miller continued objecting as several people moved to remove him from the meeting room. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026