Associations to the word «Remonstrate»

REMONSTRATE, verb. (intransitive) To object; to express disapproval (with, against).

REMONSTRATE, verb. (intransitive) (chiefly historical) Specifically, to lodge an official objection (especially by means of a remonstrance) with a monarch or other ruling body.

REMONSTRATE, verb. (transitive) (often with an object consisting of direct speech or a clause beginning with that) To state or plead as an objection, formal protest, or expression of disapproval.

REMONSTRATE, verb. To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate.

REMONSTRATE, verb. Argue in protest or opposition.

REMONSTRATE, verb. Present and urge reasons in opposition.

REMONSTRATE, verb. Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup".