Remonstrate

Quick meaning: Remonstrate is a verb meaning (intransitive) To object with in critical fashion; to express disapproval (with, against).

Meaning

(intransitive) To object with in critical fashion; to express disapproval (with, against).

More Meanings

1. To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate.
2. (intransitive, chiefly historical) Specifically, to lodge an official objection (especially by means of a remonstrance) with a monarch or other ruling body.
3. (transitive, often with an object consisting of direct speech or a clause beginning with that) To state or plead as an objection, formal protest, or expression of disapproval.

Example Sentences

I will remonstrate to you the third dor.

"Belinda," remonstrated Mr. Pocket, from the other end of the table, "how can you be so unreasonable? […]"

In 1753-4, the Parlements of Aix, Bordeaux, Rennes and Rouen remonstrated in support of the exiled Paris institution.

I might remonstrate how great, and how sure , and how persevering mercies a pious father of a family may derive upon his succeeding generations

Word Forms

• remonstrates
• remonstrating
• remonstrated

Synonyms for remonstrate

Depending on context, synonyms include demur, expostulate, rebuke, reprimand, chide, berate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include reprimand, reproof, rebuke, chide, lambaste, berate.

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