Remonstrated: meaning, definitions and examples
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remonstrated
[ rษชหmษnstrษteษชtษชd ]
formal protest
To remonstrate means to make a forcefully reproachful protest. It is often used in formal contexts where individuals express discontent or disapproval regarding a specific issue or action. In such instances, the focus is on presenting objections with the hope of influencing change.
Synonyms
complain, object, oppose, protest.
Examples of usage
- She remonstrated with the manager about the unfair treatment.
- The citizens remonstrated against the new regulations set by the government.
- He decided to remonstrate in writing after feeling ignored in meetings.
Translations
Translations of the word "remonstrated" in other languages:
๐ต๐น remonstrou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเฅเคง เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช protestiert
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengajukan protes
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพัะตัััะฒะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ protestowaล
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ญฐใใ
๐ซ๐ท a protestรฉ
๐ช๐ธ protestรณ
๐น๐ท itiraz etti
๐ฐ๐ท ํญ์ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุนุชุฑุถ
๐จ๐ฟ protestoval
๐ธ๐ฐ protestoval
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฎฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ protestiral
๐ฎ๐ธ mรณtmรฆlti
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัััะปัา ะฑัะปะดััะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแขแแกแขแ แแแแแแฅแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ etiraz etdi
๐ฒ๐ฝ protestรณ
Etymology
The word 'remonstrate' finds its roots in the late Latin term 'remonstratus,' the past participle of 'remonstrare,' which means 'to demonstrate, show, or disclose.' This Latin word is a combination of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'monstrare,' meaning 'to show.' The usage of 'remonstrate' in English dates back to the mid-16th century, and it has historically carried the connotation of presenting an argument or appeal in opposition to something. Over time, it has become associated with both formal and informal protests, especially in political and social contexts where individuals or groups seek to voice their concerns about injustices or unfavorable conditions.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,858, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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