Remonstrate
verb
To tell someone that you disagree with them or are angry about something they have done.
The employees remonstrated against the decision to cut their salaries.
Often appears as...
- remonstrate against
- remonstrate with someone
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To tell someone that you disagree with them or are angry about something they have done.
The employees remonstrated against the decision to cut their salaries.
Often appears as...
- remonstrate against
- remonstrate with someone
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Disapproval
Use 'remonstrate' when you strongly oppose or disapprove of something.
The community remonstrated loudly against the new highway project.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
'Remonstrate' is formal, often used in official or serious situations.
The diplomat remonstrated with the foreign government about the policy.
Pro Tip 3/3Verbal Expression
'Remonstrate' usually involves verbal opposition, like arguing or protesting.
He remonstrated with the referee about the unfair penalty.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Disapproval
Use 'remonstrate' when you strongly oppose or disapprove of something.
The community remonstrated loudly against the new highway project.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
'Remonstrate' is formal, often used in official or serious situations.
The diplomat remonstrated with the foreign government about the policy.
Pro Tip 3/3Verbal Expression
'Remonstrate' usually involves verbal opposition, like arguing or protesting.
He remonstrated with the referee about the unfair penalty.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Disapproval
Use 'remonstrate' when you strongly oppose or disapprove of something.
The community remonstrated loudly against the new highway project.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
'Remonstrate' is formal, often used in official or serious situations.
The diplomat remonstrated with the foreign government about the policy.
Pro Tip 3/3Verbal Expression
'Remonstrate' usually involves verbal opposition, like arguing or protesting.
He remonstrated with the referee about the unfair penalty.
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Video examples
Charles Hazlewood:...
as I say, an unfeasibly long way away in those days. You can imagine, the musicians were disconsolate. Haydn remonstrated with the prince, but to no avail. So given the prince loved his music, Haydn thought he'd write a symphony to make the point.
Video examples
Charles Hazlewood:...
as I say, an unfeasibly long way away in those days. You can imagine, the musicians were disconsolate. Haydn remonstrated with the prince, but to no avail. So given the prince loved his music, Haydn thought he'd write a symphony to make the point.
Example 1 of 1
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