remonstrate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
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Obsolete. to show.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to argue in protest or objection
to remonstrate with the government
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archaic to show or point out
Other Word Forms
- remonstratingly adverb
- remonstration noun
- remonstrative adjective
- remonstratively adverb
- remonstrator noun
- unremonstrated adjective
- unremonstrating adjective
- unremonstrative adjective
Etymology
Origin of remonstrate
1590–1600; < Medieval Latin remōnstrātus (past participle of remōnstrāre to exhibit, demonstrate), equivalent to re- re- + mōnstrā ( re ) to show + -tus past participle suffix; -ate 1
Example Sentences
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Despite its military prowess, Sparta lacked strategic depth; its king, Archidamus II, therefore urged his countrymen to remonstrate with the Athenians, to buy time while recruiting other distant powers to their side.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
The court heard Mr Fellows recognised Amesbury and approached him to remonstrate about a bridge closure in the town.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025
Ten Hag appeared to accept he was wrong to remonstrate.
From Washington Times • Nov. 11, 2023
The article’s sensational headline read, “Raving Private Ryan! Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson remonstrate with a red carpet staffer as they attend the 76th Cannes Film Festival premiere of Asteroid City.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2023
Annoyed that Horatio should remonstrate with me, I spoke sharply.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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