object (to)

verb

Definition of object (to)next
1
as in to pooh

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2
as in to quarrel (with)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for object (to)
  1. protest
  2. complain
  3. scorn
  4. reject
  5. dislike
  6. disfavor
  7. criticize
Verb
  • In response, hundreds of people jammed the hallways of the state Capitol in Baton Rouge on Sunday to protest the move, which would threaten thousands of film jobs.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Last year, neo-Nazis carrying a swastika flag protested a drag brunch at Land-Grant Brewing Company meant to benefit LGBTQ+ resource organization Kaleidoscope Youth Center.
    Andrew King, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of protest
Verb
  • Auto dealers who sell its products have complained that high prices have left inventories piling up.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The late-night show cut to footage of Trump speaking at his rallies in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Friday and Saturday, respectively, and complaining about people like Rep. Adam Schiff.
    Michaela Zee, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of complain
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  • Mann scorned the notion of the writer as political activist.
    George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Modern data analysts would have scorned the decision, but the fans loved it, even before Gibson hit his home run.
    Jim Euchner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of scorn
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  • Despite high-profile endorsements and millions of dollars spent on advertising, Colorado voters rejected Initiative 131.
    Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
  • In 2018, Arizona voters overwhelmingly rejected school vouchers.
    Eli Hager, ProPublica, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of reject
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  • Brown explained the reasons that Meghan has become disliked by the majority of Britains.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • However, Godzilla actors Haruo Nakajima and Katsumi Tezuka disliked the suit.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of dislike
Verb
  • Those who disfavor the candidate will to some degree relish the use of the AI if the AI weakens the standing of the candidate.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • As previously explained, petitions for en banc reconsiderations are usually denied by the Court and are considered disfavored.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of disfavor
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  • Thao, the first Hmong American mayor to lead a major American city, was criticized shortly after taking office for letting go of a police chief and taking months to replace him.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • But the group has largely been shy about criticizing Trump openly.
    Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of criticize
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Thesaurus Entries Near object (to)

objects (to)

object (to)

objet d'art

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“Object (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/object%20%28to%29. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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