Nearby Words
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.
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Remonstration
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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
EXPANDun·re·mon·strat·ed, adjective
un·re·mon·strat·ing, adjective
un·re·mon·stra·tive, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
3. argue, object, expostulate.
3. argue, object, expostulate.
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