remonstrate

• Verbo que expresa la acción de protestar o presentar una objeción de manera firme o con reproche, a menudo ante una autoridad o decisión.

A verb used to express the act of making a forcefully reproachful protest or objection.

1. C1formal

   To make a protest or objection, often in a formal or earnest manner.

   Protestar u oponerse

   • The citizens remonstrated against the new tax law.
   • He remonstrated with the manager about the unfair treatment.
   • She remonstrated loudly when her request was denied.

   Sinónimosarguecensurecomplaindisapproveexpostulateobjectprotesttake exception

   Antónimosacquiesceagreeconcur

2. C1formal

   To argue or reason with someone in an attempt to change their opinion or behavior.

   amonestar, reprender razonando

   • The teacher remonstrated with the student for being late.
   • They remonstrated with the driver about his reckless driving.
   • He remonstrated with his friend for making a poor decision.

   Sinónimosargueexpostulateobjectprotestreason

   Antónimosacquiesceagreeassentcomplyconcur