verb
- to protest or complain about something; to argue against something in a forceful way
Usage: past tense of remonstrate; formal
Examples
- The students remonstrated with the principal about the new dress code policy.
- She remonstrated against the unfair treatment of her colleagues.
- The citizens remonstrated with city council over the proposed tax increase.
- He remonstrated loudly when his proposal was rejected without discussion.
- The workers remonstrated about the unsafe working conditions.
- Parents remonstrated with school officials about the budget cuts.