Remonstrance

/ɹˈɛmɒnstɹəns/

/ɹˈɛmɑːnstɹəns/

[noun]

Remonstrance

[NOUN]

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

synonyms : expostulation

objection

remonstration

Examples

1. Yet, through the years of Henry’s bitter remonstrance with Catherine, which permanently separated Mary from her mother, brought her position into question, and threatened to turn the world upside down, Henry continued to show affection and favour to Mary.