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Synonyms & Similar Words
protest
object
complain
criticize
censure
scold
rebuke
reprove
admonish
reproach
chide
berate
denounce
condemn
disparage
deprecate
expostulate
remonstrate
inveigh
lament
bemoan
decry
deplore
disapprove
dissent
disagree
demur
cavil
carp
fault
find fault
take exception
express disapproval
voice objections
Meaning of Remonstrate
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "remonstrate" means to express disapproval or objection to something, typically in a formal or polite way.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "remonstrate" as to say or do something that shows one's disapproval of something.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "remonstrate" as to formally or politely express disapproval of something.
Example Uses
- The manager remonstrated with the employee about his constant tardiness, warning him that further instances would result in disciplinary action.
- She remonstrated against the new policy, arguing that it was unfair and would negatively impact the company's reputation.
- The community remonstrated with the local government about the lack of funding for public services, demanding a more equitable distribution of resources.