remonstrate

Meanings

• Verb

  Express strong disapproval or objection to something; protest.

  - "The students remonstrated against the new rule."
  - "He remonstrated with his friend for smoking in the house."

• Verb

  Formally express a strong objection or protest.

  - "The ambassadors remonstrated with the king about the treatment of their citizens."
  - "She remonstrated against the proposed policy."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɹɛ.mən.stɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

demur , expostulate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with remonstrate
asterate , chastise , constate , deplore , forestate , imprecate , insist , litigate , monstrate , reprolate , restate , substitute

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Variants

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remonstrate , remonstrated , remonstrates , remonstrating , remonstration , remonstrations , remonstrative , remonstratively , remonstrator , remonstrators

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Etymology

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From Old French remonstrer, from re- 'back' + monstrer 'show'. Early use: late Middle English (in the sense ‘make a protest or objection’)

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Trivia

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1. The verb 'remonstrate' is often used interchangeably with the verb 'protest'.

2. In the game of Scrabble, 'remonstrate' can be made using the letters R, E, M, O, N, S, T, R, A, T, and E.

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Related Concepts

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1. Protest: A formal expression of dissent or objection, often in response to an action or decision. Protests can take many forms, including peaceful demonstrations, strikes, or written statements.

2. Objection: A statement expressing disagreement or dissent, often raised during a debate or discussion. Objections can be based on facts, logic, or principles.

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Culture

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In literature, 'remonstrate' is often used in the context of formal objections or protests, particularly in historical or political contexts. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus and the other conspirators remonstrate against Caesar's growing tyranny.

How to Memorize "remonstrate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of expressing strong disapproval or objection, such as raising a hand or speaking out forcefully.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'remonstrate' with words like 'protest' or 'objection'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Remember R, Remonstrate' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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