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to remonstrate
01
to argue and express one's disagreement or objection to something
Intransitive: to remonstrate against sth | to remonstrate with sb
Example
The citizens remonstrated against the construction of the new highway.
The community members remonstrated against the construction of a new landfill in their residential area.
The students remonstrated with the administration over the strict dress code policy.
02
to express something as protest, reproof, or opposition
Transitive: to remonstrate that
Example
The coach remonstrated that the referee 's call was unfair.
The teacher remonstrated that the students were being disruptive during class.
She remonstrated that her brother should not stay out past curfew.
Example
The citizens remonstrated against the construction of the new highway.
The community members remonstrated against the construction of a new landfill in their residential area.
The students remonstrated with the administration over the strict dress code policy.
When the employees learned about the proposed pay cuts, they remonstrated with the management.
The employees gathered to remonstrate against the sudden changes in their work hours.
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