remonstrated (with)

verb

past tense of remonstrate (with)
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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  1. objected
  2. protested
Verb
  • Russia has objected to the Europeans' involvement in the three-way talks, but said EU representatives could join at a later stage.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Russia has objected to the Europeans’ involvement in the three-way talks, but said EU representatives could join at a later stage.
    — Bassam Hatoum, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of objected
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  • When the pair decided to proceed with the event as scheduled in Sanders Theatre, dozens of Harvard workers protested outside.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Around 100 people also protested against data centers in front of the Polish parliament on Friday, representing communities around Warsaw where new centers are planned.
    — Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of protested
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“Remonstrated (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remonstrated%20%28with%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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