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View usage for: remonstrance in British English (rɪˈmɒnstrəns) noun1. the act of remonstrating; protestation 2. a protest or reproof, esp a petition presented in protest against something Remonstrance in British English (rɪˈmɒnstrəns) noun history1. Grand Remonstrance 2. the statement of Arminian principles drawn up in 1610 in Gouda in the Netherlands remonstrance in American English (rɪˈmɑnstrəns) noun1. the act or an instance of remonstrating; protest, complaint, or expostulation 2. a document setting forth certain points or listing complaints, grievances, etc. Word origin LME < MFr < ML remonstrantiaExamples of 'remonstrance' in a sentenceremonstrance Synonyms of 'remonstrance'protest, complaint, objection, petition More Synonyms of remonstrance Definition a strong protest about something (formal) Additional synonymsDefinition a formal protest There have been a number of complaints about the standard of service. Synonyms protest, accusation, objection, grievance, remonstrance (formal), chargeDefinition a real or imaginary cause for complaint They felt they had a legitimate grievance. Synonyms complaint, protest, beef (slang), gripe (informal), axe to grind, chip on your shoulder (informal) Definition a reason for opposing something This objection has obviously been dropped. Synonyms protest, opposition, complaint, doubt, exception, dissent, outcry, censure, disapproval, niggle (informal), protestation, scruple, demur, formal complaint, counter-argument, cavil, remonstrance (formal), demurral Nearby words ofremonstrance - remittance
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- remnant
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Additional synonymsGraham's protestation that he has been unjustly treated Synonyms objection, protest, complaint, disagreement, dissent, remonstrance, expostulation, remonstration Definition an instance of blaming someone officially He has been given a severe reprimand. Synonyms blame, talking-to (informal), row, lecture, wigging (British, slang), censure, rebuke, reproach, ticking-off (informal), dressing-down (informal), telling-off (informal), admonition, tongue-lashing, reproof, castigation, reprehension, flea in your ear (informal) Definition a severe blaming of someone for a fault a reproof that she responded to right away Synonyms rebuke, criticism, condemnation, censure, reprimand, reproach, scolding, ticking-off (informal), chiding, dressing-down (informal), admonition, tongue-lashing, upbraiding, sideswipe, castigation, reproval, reprehension, blame |