remonstration
Use Remonstration in a sentence
streɪt verb (used with object)
1.
to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
2.
Obsolete. to show.
verb (used without object)
3.
to present reasons in complaint; plead in protest.
Origin:
1590–1600; < Medieval Latin remōnstrātus (past participle of remōnstrāre to exhibit, demonstrate), equivalent to re- re- + mōnstrā(re) to show + -tus past participle suffix; see -ate1
1590–1600; < Medieval Latin remōnstrātus (past participle of remōnstrāre to exhibit, demonstrate), equivalent to re- re- + mōnstrā(re) to show + -tus past participle suffix; see -ate1
Related forms
re·mon·strat·ing·ly, adverb
re·mon·stra·tive·ly, adverb
Synonyms
3. argue, object, expostulate.
3. argue, object, expostulate.
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remonstrate (ˈrɛmənˌstreɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb (usually foll by with, against, | |
| 1. | to argue in protest or objection: to remonstrate with the government |
| 2. | archaic to show or point out |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin remonstrāre to point out (errors), from Latin | |
| remon'stration | |
| —n | |
| remonstrative | |
| —adj | |
| 'remonstrator | |
| —n | |
| remonstrate (ˈrɛmənˌstreɪt) | |
| —vb (usually foll by with, against, | |
| 1. | to argue in protest or objection: to remonstrate with the government |
| 2. | archaic to show or point out |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin remonstrāre to point out (errors), from Latin | |
| remon'stration | |
| —n | |
| remonstrative | |
| —adj | |
| 'remonstrator | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
The intense training and incessant remonstration by the leadership had effectively alienated many team members.
Discussion was had on the timing of the decision, appeals, and remonstration.
Both keep up the artifice throughout their courtship until the inevitable revelation, remonstration and reconciliation.
According to statute, the grounds for remonstration are limited to questions of access and the orderly development of the area.
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