Object

Piece

Synonyms: Thing, item, device, entity, thingamajig, thingummy, whatchamacallit, thingy, doobry, doodad, doojigger, thingo, article, piece, gadget, body, thingamabob, whatsit, what-d'you-call-it, doodah, gubbins, doohickey, and dingus.

Butt

Synonyms: Target, focus, victim, butt, and recipient.

Objective

Synonyms: Purpose, aim, target, end in view, object of the exercise, design, intention, point, objective, goal, end, plan, ambition, intent, and idea.

Oppose

Synonyms: Protest (against), raise/express objections (to), express disagreement (with), be in opposition (to), take issue (with), have a problem (with), remonstrate (against), quarrel with, condemn, demur, complain (about), grumble (about), cavil (at), beg to differ, beef (about), kvetch (about), lodge a protest (against), express disapproval (of), oppose, take exception (to), take a stand against, argue (against), make a fuss (about), disapprove (of), draw the line (at), mind, moan (about), grouse (about), quibble (about), kick up a fuss/stink (about), and gripe (about).

Example Sentences

The object fell and broke.

She held a mysterious object carefully.

I couldn’t identify the object.

He used an object for leverage.