remonstrate (Meaning)
remonstrate (v)
argue in protest or opposition
present and urge reasons in opposition
censure severely or angrily
remonstrate (v. t.)
To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate.
remonstrate (v. i.)
To present and urge reasons in opposition to an act, measure, or any course of proceedings; to expostulate; as, to remonstrate with a person regarding his habits; to remonstrate against proposed taxation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of remonstrate
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Synonyms:
- balk
- withstand
- yammer
- quarrel
- squawk
- whimper
- nag
- dare
- crab
- keen
- disobey
- stick
- bleat
- bellyache
- moan
- mutter
- fuss
- wrangle
- squabble
- denounce
- quibble
- hassle
- growl
- gripe
- conflict
- fight
- beef
- censure
- wail
- carp
- cavil
- repine
- holler
- criticize
- defy
- demonstrate
- grouse
- bitch
- rebel
- yaup
- grumble
- squeal
- debate
- dispute
- challenge
- whinge
- scream
- murmur
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FAQs About the word remonstrate
argue in protest or opposition, present and urge reasons in opposition, censure severely or angrilyTo point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hen
object, take exception, protest, whine, take issue,complain, demur, kick, expostulate, except
accept, follow, approve, agree, agree, accept,approve, follow, sustain, advocate
The students remonstrated against the unfair school policy.
The citizens remonstrated with their elected officials over the proposed tax increase.
The employee remonstrated with his boss about the unreasonable workload.
The protesters remonstrated outside parliament, demanding a change in government policies.
