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:
- whinge
- crab
- quibble
- holler
- bleat
- scream
- bitch
- criticize
- beef
- growl
- whimper
- moan
- balk
- rebel
- dare
- murmur
- carp
- repine
- fight
- stick
- censure
- wrangle
- yaup
- conflict
- squeal
- defy
- wail
- debate
- fuss
- gripe
- grouse
- dispute
- cavil
- grumble
- nag
- bellyache
- yammer
- keen
- challenge
- hassle
- denounce
- squawk
- withstand
- mutter
- quarrel
- squabble
- demonstrate
- disobey
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remonstrate Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The defense attorney remonstrated with the judge, arguing that the evidence was insufficient.
- The father remonstrated with his daughter about her reckless behavior.
- The teacher remonstrated with the student about his disrespectful attitude.
- The doctor remonstrated with the patient about the importance of adhering to the treatment plan.
- The environmental activist remonstrated with the CEO about the company's harmful practices.
- The union remonstrated with the management over the proposed wage cuts.
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, expostulate,complain, demur, kick, take issue, except, whine
approve, agree, accept, accept, agree, follow, follow, approve, comply, conform
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.
