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Meanings of object to in English

To have an unwanted negative influence on someone, to be distractive to or for someone, impress someone or something in a troublesome or uneasy way.

      Usage of object to in English
      1
      Mr Barry said: I really object to what is being said here.
      The Irish Times
      2
      We object to a tax that targets just American companies, Mnuchin said.
      Reuters
      3
      So Joe Public does not object to this wise course of action.
      The Irish Times
      4
      Was it possible for such a great Forerunner object to be destroyed?
      Halo Primordium
      5
      What I object to in the letter is the Fear in it.
      Crowds / A Moving-Picture of Democracy
      6
      He might not, however, object to the relatively uncommercialized American Thanksgiving holiday.
      Reuters
      7
      Nothing you could possibly object to given the measure of his offer.
      Stonewielder
      8
      Residents will be given more power to object to pubs and clubs.
      The Guardian
      9
      I don't think anyone could object to your execution, at this point.
      The spirit thief
      10
      President, I really must object to Senator Hartley's presence in this meeting.
      Hostile intent
      11
      The critical and the pure in speech may object to this verdict.
      Mark Twain: A Biography. Volume I, Part 2: 1866-1875
      12
      Even if the Competition Authority didn't object to that, I certainly would.
      The Irish Times
      13
      Some people object to writers attributing human traits or instincts to animals.
      The Irish Times
      14
      Supposing the men object to the way the boss is spending it.
      Mufti
      15
      The attorney general then has 45 days to object to any foreclosures.
      Reuters
      16
      There are also plenty of reasons one might object to Amazon generally.
      Wired
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      Object to through the time
      Object to across language varieties
      United Kingdom
      Common
      Ireland
      Common
      United States of America
      Less common
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