Remonstrate

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪˈmɑnˈstɹeɪt/

Remonstrate (verb)

  1. To express strong disagreement or protest about something.
  2. To complain or argue against something in a serious way.

Examples

  • They often remonstrate against unfair treatment.
  • She decided to remonstrate about the poor service.

Common collocations: remonstrate strongly, remonstrate publicly, remonstrate formally, remonstrate politely

Synonyms of Remonstrate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Remonstrate

  • to express acceptance or approval of something.
  • to receive or take on something willingly.