Remonstrance
noun
An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.
The architect's design for the new stadium met with much remonstrance from local citizens.
Often appears as...
- issue a remonstrance
- met with remonstrance
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.
The architect's design for the new stadium met with much remonstrance from local citizens.
Often appears as...
- issue a remonstrance
- met with remonstrance
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Disapproval
Used when expressing strong disagreement or disapproval of a plan, action, or idea.
Her remonstrance against the unfair rules was heard by all.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Contexts
Primarily found in formal situations, like meetings or official documents, rather than everyday conversation.
The committee prepared a formal remonstrance to challenge the proposed legislation.
Pro Tip 3/3Constructive Criticism
Often suggests a reasoned argument or criticism aimed at improving a situation, not just complaining.
After careful consideration, his remonstrance offered several solutions to the problem.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Disapproval
Used when expressing strong disagreement or disapproval of a plan, action, or idea.
Her remonstrance against the unfair rules was heard by all.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Contexts
Primarily found in formal situations, like meetings or official documents, rather than everyday conversation.
The committee prepared a formal remonstrance to challenge the proposed legislation.
Pro Tip 3/3Constructive Criticism
Often suggests a reasoned argument or criticism aimed at improving a situation, not just complaining.
After careful consideration, his remonstrance offered several solutions to the problem.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Disapproval
Used when expressing strong disagreement or disapproval of a plan, action, or idea.
Her remonstrance against the unfair rules was heard by all.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Contexts
Primarily found in formal situations, like meetings or official documents, rather than everyday conversation.
The committee prepared a formal remonstrance to challenge the proposed legislation.
Pro Tip 3/3Constructive Criticism
Often suggests a reasoned argument or criticism aimed at improving a situation, not just complaining.
After careful consideration, his remonstrance offered several solutions to the problem.
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Quote examples
Angelina Grimke
American Activist
Only let the North exert as much moral influence over the South, as the South has exerted demoralizing influence over the North, and slavery would die amid the flame of Christian remonstrance, and faithful rebuke, and holy indignation.
Quote examples
Angelina Grimke
American Activist
Only let the North exert as much moral influence over the South, as the South has exerted demoralizing influence over the North, and slavery would die amid the flame of Christian remonstrance, and faithful rebuke, and holy indignation.
Example 1 of 1
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