Meaning & use
remonstrate
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To make a forceful protest or complaint, especially in order to argue against something.
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Employees remonstrated with management over the sudden pay cuts.
She remonstrated loudly when the referee made the unfair call.
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A somewhat formal verb, often used with "with" (the person) and "against" or "about" (the issue).
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