Remonstrance

Quick meaning: Remonstrance is a noun meaning A remonstration; disapproval; a formal, usually written, objection or protest.

Meaning

A remonstration; disapproval; a formal, usually written, objection or protest.

Example Sentences

Fred's voice had taken a tone of grumbling remonstrance, [...]

Moreover, you must remember, even as children, Marie was ever more resolute than myself; and now, how little would she heed remonstrance of mine!

In the past, emperors based their right to rule mostly on heredity and so could listen to remonstrance from below without necessarily feeling that legitimacy was at stake.

But Sophia's mother was not the woman to brook defiance. After a few moments' vain remonstrance her husband complied. His manner and appearance were suggestive of a satiated sea-lion.

Word Forms

• remonstrances

Synonyms for remonstrance

Depending on context, synonyms include objection, expostulation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include objection, expostulation, remonstrant, remonstration, protestation, protest.

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