REMONSTRATE Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word remonstrate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for REMONSTRATE
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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 | ||||||||