Definitions for remonstrate
rɪˈmɒn streɪtre·mon·strate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. remonstrateverb

   argue in protest or opposition

2. remonstrate, point outverb

   present and urge reasons in opposition

3. call on the carpet, take to task, rebuke, rag, trounce, reproof, lecture, reprimand, jaw, dress down, call down, scold, chide, berate, bawl out, remonstrate, chew out, chew up, have words, lambaste, lambastverb

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. remonstrateverb

   To object; to express disapproval (with, against).

2. remonstrateverb

   Specifically, to lodge an official objection (especially by means of a remonstrance) with a monarch or other ruling body.

3. remonstrateverb

   To state or plead as an objection, formal protest, or expression of disapproval.

4. Etymology: From (the participle stem of) remonstro, from re- + monstro.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To REMONSTRATEverb

   To make a strong representation; to show reasons on any side in strong terms.

   Etymology: remonstro, Lat. remonstrer, Fr.

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1. remonstrate

   Remonstrate is a verb that means to make a forcefully reproachful protest or express strong disapproval, objection, or disagreement with someone or something. It typically involves presenting strong reasons against an action, decision, or policy.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Remonstrateverb

   to point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate

2. Remonstrateverb

   to present and urge reasons in opposition to an act, measure, or any course of proceedings; to expostulate; as, to remonstrate with a person regarding his habits; to remonstrate against proposed taxation

3. Etymology: [LL. remonstratus, p. p. of remonstrare to remonstrate; L. pref. re- + monstrare to show. See Monster.]

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. remonstrate

   To make a representation of a case or cases wherein one or more may consider themselves to be aggrieved. Military men may remonstrate through their superior officers; but where the duty of the service is concerned, that duty must be first performed with cheerfulness and fidelity.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of remonstrate in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of remonstrate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=remonstrate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Remonstrate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=remonstrate
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remonstrate
6. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html