Associations to the word «Remonstrate»

Wiktionary

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.

Dictionary definition

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".

Wise words

Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
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