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remonstrating


Meanings
  • verb

    expressing strong disapproval or objection

    - "He remonstrated against the new policy."
    - "She remonstrated with her children about their behavior."

Synonyms

demur , expostulate
Variants
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remonstrate , remonstrated , remonstrates , remonstrating , remonstration , remonstrations , remonstrative , remonstratively , remonstrator , remonstrators
Etymology
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From the Middle English word 'remonstrer', meaning 'to make known again, to reprove, to admonish'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'remonstrating' contains the word 'monstrate', which means to demonstrate or make something clear.

  2. In the Bible, the word 'remonstrance' is used to describe a formal expression of disapproval or objection.


Related Concepts
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  1. protest: Related concept, as both remonstrating and protesting involve expressing strong disapproval or objection.

  2. rebuke: Related concept, as both remonstrating and rebuking involve expressing disapproval or criticism.


Culture
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In literature, remonstrating is often used in dialogue to convey strong disagreement or objection. In art, it can be depicted as a confrontational or argumentative scene.

How to Memorize "remonstrating"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person expressing strong disapproval or objection, such as shaking their head and raising their voice.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the feeling of disagreement or objection.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Remember, Objection Means Strongly Testing' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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