Definitions

remonstrate

[ri-mon-streyt] / rɪˈmɒn streɪt /

VERB

argue against

Synonyms

STRONG

animadvert blame censure challenge combat complain criticize decry demur deprecate disapprove disparage dispute dissent except expostulate fight inveigh kick nag object oppose protest rain recriminate resist scold withstand

WEAK

find fault frown upon pick at sound off take exception take issue

Antonyms

STRONG

accept agree allow applaud approve commend compliment concur consent endorse exalt flatter go along laud praise sanction support surrender yield

WEAK

concede give in

Example Sentences

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Remonstrate with your father, and increase the esteem of Ulrica, by wiping away tears, which flow from silent, genuine passion!

From The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 6, June 1810 by Carpenter, S. C. (Stephen Cullen)

Remonstrate with her; Come to an understanding, and, at once, If she repents her promise to be mine, Absolve her from it—and say farewell to her.

From The Hunchback by Morley, Henry

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