remonstrate (with)

verb

ˈre-mən-ˌstrāt How to pronounce remonstrate (with) (audio)
Definition of remonstrate (with)next
as in to object
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. object
  2. protest
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  • There has been a lot of agita in 2026 from people objecting to the use of their image, voice, story, music, or sculpture without permission.
    — Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • But Galanis said the trip never happened after her daughter objected.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of object
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  • State workers used the forum to raise $9,000 in under three weeks for an Interstate 80 billboard protesting the RTO order.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • All who have been informed that they have been flagged for removal can protest the determination, a dispute resolution process that will likely take place over the next few months.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
Definition of protest
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“Remonstrate (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remonstrate%20%28with%29. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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