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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There, organizers who have protested women’s athletic events involving transgender participants across California delivered speeches demanding that the CIF prohibit Hernandez and other transgender athletes from competing.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Referee Dan Engler did not see Gunther’s foot under the rope, and Gunther protested despite Engler upholding the decision.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 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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