I. noun
1.
Synonyms: thing 3, article
Related Word: doodad; gadget
2.
Synonyms: thing 5, being, entity, individual, material, matter, stuff, substance
3.
Synonyms: body 4, bulk, mass, volume
4.
Synonyms: view 6
5.
Synonyms: use 4, duty, function, goal, mark, objective, purpose, target
II. verb
1.
to oppose by arguing against
objecting because the evidence was unclear
Synonyms: except, expostulate, inveigh (against), kick, protest, remonstrate
Related Word: balk, boggle, demur, dissent, jib, stickle; complain; criticize; challenge; spurn; rail, rant, rave, storm
Contrasted words: accede, agree, assent, consent; accredit, approve, sanction
Antonyms: acquiesce
2.
Synonyms: disapprove 1, deprecate, discommend, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, frown