remonstrate

verbCommon GRE wordMore R words

to protest or argue in objection to something

In a sentence

Remonstrate in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing remonstrate in a sentence.

The workers remonstrated with management over the abrupt wage cuts.

Synonyms

protestobjectexpostulatecomplain

Antonyms

agreecomplyassent

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Remonstrate (verb) means to protest or argue in objection to something

Here is remonstrate used in an example sentence: "The workers remonstrated with management over the abrupt wage cuts."

Common synonyms for remonstrate include protest, object, expostulate, complain.

Antonyms of remonstrate include agree, comply, assent.

Remonstrate is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.