objection

Definition

  • noun: a reason for disagreeing with or opposing something
  • noun: an act of 'objecting'
  • often + 'to'
  • synonyms: answer, antipathy, argument

Examples

  • The prosecutor's 'objection' was sustained. [=the judge agreed that the prosecutor was right to object]

  • She doesn't have any 'objection to' going. = She's made no 'objection to' going.

  • People have raised/voiced a number of 'objections to' the proposed changes.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to believe you or not anymore. Look at my grandson and my daughter cavorting around like Gypsies. Hy, go on, dance. You can dance. Go ahead, dance. - Any objections if I cut in? - In a minute, Hy. That's all right. Go ahead. I'll take you swimming later. Thank you. Hy, be careful with all (..)
    1974 The Gambler