object

²ob·ject

verb \əb-ˈjekt\

Definition of OBJECT

transitive verb

: to put forth in opposition or as an objection <objected that the statement was misleading>

intransitive verb

1

: to oppose something firmly and usually with words or arguments

2

: to feel distaste for something

— ob·jec·tor \-ˈjek-tər\ noun

Examples of OBJECT

1. No one objected when the paintings were removed.
2. “We can't buy the chair,” he objected. “It won't fit in the car.”

Origin of OBJECT

Middle English, from Latin objectus, past participle of obicere to throw in the way, object

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to OBJECT

Synonyms: demur, except, expostulate, kick, protest, remonstrate, take exception, take issue

Related Words: cavil, quibble; challenge, dare, defy, fight; conflict, debate, dispute, hassle, quarrel, squabble, wrangle; beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, keen, maunder [chiefly British], moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge [British], yammer, yawp (or yaup), yowl; balk, gag, stick; censure, criticize, denounce; disobey, rebel, withstand; demonstrate

Near Antonyms: approve, sanction; accept; accede, acquiesce, agree, assent; adhere, comply, conform, follow, mind, obey, observe; advocate, champion, defend, maintain, support, sustain, uphold; applaud, cheer, commend

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