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REMONSTRATE Synonyms

There are 34 synonyms of the word remonstrate. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word remonstrate. (close relations)
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demur
verbv
noun

• (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

verb

• object to

• enter a demurrer

expostulate
verbv
verb

• reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion

argue
verbv
verb

• present reasons and arguments

• have an argument about something

• give evidence of

challenge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

complain
verbv
verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

• make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge

condemn
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

• compel or force into a particular state or activity

• demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

• appropriate (property) for public use

criticize
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

disagree
verbv
verb

• be of different opinions

• be different from one another

dissent
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

• a difference of opinion

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

verb

• withhold assent

• express opposition through action or words

• be of different opinions

object
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

• the focus of cognitions or feelings

• (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

verb

• express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

• be averse to or express disapproval of

oppose
verbv
verb

• be against; express opposition to

• fight against or resist strongly

• contrast with equal weight or force

• set into opposition or rivalry

• act against or in opposition to

• be resistant to

plead
verbv
verb

• appeal or request earnestly

• offer as an excuse or plea

• enter a plea, as in courts of law

• make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts

protest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

verb

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

reproach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

chide
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

jaw
nounn
noun

• the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

• the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth

• holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object

verb

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

• talk incessantly and tiresomely

• chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

• censure severely or angrily

lambast
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

lambaste
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

lecture
nounn
noun

• a speech that is open to the public

• a lengthy rebuke

• teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

verb

• deliver a lecture or talk

• censure severely or angrily

Best Hypernyms For REMONSTRATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for remonstrate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
object argue complain criticise criticize disagree inform knock protest
Phrases (1)
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Alternatives for DEMUR

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