object to Synonym

oppose - take issue with - protest against - complain about - raise an objection to - challenge - dispute - demur - dissent - balk at

“Object to” is a common English phrasal verb meaning to express disagreement, disapproval, or opposition to something. It is often used when someone formally or informally states that they do not accept a proposal, action, decision, or idea. In legal contexts, lawyers frequently “object to” questions or evidence they consider improper. In everyday speech, people use it to politely or firmly say that they are against something, for example: “I object to this plan” or “Does anyone object to this suggestion?”. The phrase implies an active stance of resistance or refusal rather than passive dislike.