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objection

ob·jec·tion

objection

 
 
pronunciation:
b jek shn
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a statement of not liking or not agreeing with something.
Ling's objections to the law were printed in today's paper.
synonyms:
dissent, protest
similar words:
defense
definition 2: a cause or reason for not liking or agreeing with something.
She didn't understand her mother's objection to her wearing makeup.
synonyms:
criticism
similar words:
beef, challenge, complaint, kick
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