remonstrate
To object with in critical fashionTo object with in critical fashion; to express disapproval (with, against).
» I remonstrate with my boss about my performance evaluation.
Meaning
4 senses(intransitive)To object with in critical fashion; to express disapproval (with, against).
(historical, intransitive)Specifically, to lodge an official objection (especially by means of a remonstrance) with a monarch or other ruling body.
remonstrieren
(often, transitive)To state or plead as an objection, formal protest, or expression of disapproval.
protestieren, missbilligen, einwenden
протестова́тьprotestovátʹ, возража́тьvozražátʹ, протестова́тьprotestovátʹ
To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate.
- argue in protest or opposition
- present and urge reasons in opposition
- censure severely or angrily
Examples
2 sentencesI remonstrate with my boss about my performance evaluation.
I remonstrated with him about his treatment of his children.
ruЯ пыталась его убедить изменить его обращение с детьми.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
Origin
From (the participle stem of) Late Latin remōnstrō, from Latin re- + mōnstrō.From (the participle stem of) Late Latin remōnstrō, from Latin re- + mōnstrō.
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Forms
remonstrates, remonstrating, remonstrated, remonstrated| Base form | remonstrate · to remonstrate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | remonstrates |
| Present participle | remonstrating |
| Past simple | remonstrated |
| Past participle | remonstrated |
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Synonyms
22 synonyms- present and urge reasons in opposition:point out
- censure severely or angrily:call on the carpettake to taskrebukeragtrouncelecturereprimandjaw
Word family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle