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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  • In an interview with CNBC on the sidelines of the G20 meeting, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington wouldn't object if Tokyo intervened to support a weakening yen.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Roberts disagreed with the majority of his colleagues about whether the National Trust for Historic Preservation – which objects to the design of the ballroom – can meet the legal standard for showing it would be sufficiently harmed by the project.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of object
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  • The Eiffel Tower in Paris was closed on Monday as employees went on strike to protest claims female colleagues were told to stay out of sight during a visit by a Hindu religious group, drawing criticism from French politicians.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Dozens protested the bar’s liquor license renewal, citing noise from live entertainment and overcapacity crowds outside the property.
    — Christopher Scarglato, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2026.

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