object 1

verbdomain: v speaking

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

Examples

1.When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license
2.She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with

Derivationally related form

noun

the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

noun

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

noun

a person who dissents from some established policy

Hyponym

verb

take exception to

verb

raise a formal objection in a court of law

verb

raise trivial objections

verb

be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by

verb

argue in protest or opposition

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