as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
over the vociferous remonstrances of my parents I decided to drop my music lessons
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Recent Examples of remonstrance
Alysa Guffey Twenty minutes of remonstrance kicked off, with a long line of people waiting for a chance to speak.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
The request drew remonstrances from several people.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
The arduous hours of plowing there now seemed play; the soft remonstrances of his grandfather, love sounds.
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Literary Hub,
9 Jan. 2026
Almost immediately, a dozen dissenting settlers filed a remonstrance with the assembly.
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Gary Greenberg,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Oct. 2024
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
The request drew remonstrances from several people.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
The arduous hours of plowing there now seemed play; the soft remonstrances of his grandfather, love sounds.
—
Literary Hub,
9 Jan. 2026
Almost immediately, a dozen dissenting settlers filed a remonstrance with the assembly.
—
Gary Greenberg,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remonstrance
Noun
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For individuals 18 and older, courts generally must approve a qualifying name change within six weeks without holding a hearing or allowing formal objections.
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Much of the objection to using the term comes from Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon and Gaza despite ceasefires.
Noun
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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While the majority of states have lieutenant governors, there are exceptions.
Noun
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The air district is still encouraging residents to report odors to its online complaint system or by calling (800) 288-7664.
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The dietitian thought there might be a correlation, according to an internal Abbott summary of the complaint shown during Colombo’s deposition.
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“Remonstrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remonstrance. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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