as in objected
to present an opposing opinion or argument
discouraged her from remonstrating with her father, whose mind was obviously made up
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remonstrated (with)
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What de Gaulle objected to was de facto American authorization on matters of French security.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026 -
Recycled water has been controversial, like when Eagle residents recently objected to their city’s plan on reusing water.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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Locals protested — but a construction advising team hired by the state determined the Logan women's facility should be rebuilt in Crest Hill in tandem with the Stateville men's facility due to financial and operational needs.—
Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Many of them were part of the same group that protested the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice last summer.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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“Remonstrated (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remonstrated%20%28with%29. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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