remonstrate
[verb]
Synonyms: argue, dispute, dissent, object, protest, take issue

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Related Words: combat, fight, oppose, resist, withstand

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

rem‧on‧strate /ˈremənstreɪt $ rɪˈmɑːn-/ verb [intransitive] formal
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Medieval Latin; Origin: past participle of remonstrare, from Latin monstrare 'to show']
to tell someone that you strongly disapprove of something they have said or done
remonstrate with
The Everton manager remonstrated angrily with the referee.
—remonstrative /rɪˈmɒnstrətɪv $ -ˈmɑːn-/ adjective
—remonstration /ˌremənˈstreɪʃən/ noun [uncountable and countable]

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