Synonyms of remonstrating (with)

remonstrating (with)

verb

present participle of remonstrate (with)

as in objecting

to present an opposing opinion or argument

discouraged her from remonstrating with her father, whose mind was obviously made up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objecting
• taking exception
• taking issue
• protesting
• complaining
• kicking
• excepting
• demurring
• whining
• expostulating
• fighting
• conflicting
• debating
• criticizing
• moaning
• challenging
• sticking
• daring
• quarreling
• quibbling
• wrangling
• screaming
• squabbling
• muttering
• squawking
• beefing
• murmuring
• bitching
• defying
• hollering
• whimpering
• disputing
• withstanding
• grumbling
• nagging
• balking
• grousing
• wailing
• griping
• rebelling
• keening
• disobeying
• hassling
• bleating
• carping
• demonstrating
• denouncing
• growling
• caviling
• crabbing
• yowling
• squealing
• yammering
• whinging
• fussing
• bellyaching
• gagging
• repining
• caterwauling
• censuring
• grouching
• croaking
• grizzling
• yawping
• grumping
• maundering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• accepting
• following
• agreeing
• observing
• complying
• maintaining
• sanctioning
• adhering
• obeying
• supporting
• conforming
• advocating
• defending
• sustaining
• upholding
• assenting
• acquiescing
• acceding
• cheering
• commending
• championing
• minding
• applauding