object (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 32
def express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
examples She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with
When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license
Frame - 12 Something ----s to somebody
Frame - 22 Somebody ----s PP
Frame - 26 Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Frame - 2 Somebody ----s
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Hypernym disapprove, reject
Derivationally related form object → objection; object → objector
Derivationally related form object → objection
Hyponym demur, except; challenge, take exception; cavil, carp, chicane; mind; remonstrate; raise hell, make a stink, raise a stink
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Derivationally related form objection → object
Derivationally related form objection → object; objector → object
Hyponym disapprove, reject
Hypernym demur, except; challenge, take exception; cavil, carp, chicane; mind; remonstrate; raise hell, make a stink, raise a stink

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