remonstrating (with)
verb
as in objecting
to present an opposing opinion or argument discouraged her from remonstrating with her father, whose mind was obviously made up Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- objecting
- taking exception
- taking issue
- protesting
- complaining
- kicking
- excepting
- expostulating
- whining
- demurring
- fighting
- sticking
- conflicting
- debating
- moaning
- challenging
- criticizing
- daring
- quibbling
- quarreling
- wrangling
- yauping
- screaming
- caviling
- squabbling
- beefing
- squawking
- bitching
- muttering
- nagging
- murmuring
- yammering
- defying
- bellyaching
- hollering
- caterwauling
- cavilling
- whimpering
- grumbling
- disputing
- withstanding
- repining
- balking
- grousing
- griping
- wailing
- demonstrating
- keening
- bleating
- rebelling
- hassling
- carping
- disobeying
- crabbing
- quarrelling
- yowling
- denouncing
- growling
- fussing
- whinging
- squealing
- gagging
- whingeing
- grouching
- grizzling
- censuring
- yawping
- croaking
- maundering
- grumping
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- approving
- accepting
- following
- agreeing
- observing
- maintaining
- complying
- supporting
- advocating
- obeying
- defending
- conforming
- upholding
- adhering
- sustaining
- sanctioning
- assenting
- acquiescing
- commending
- acceding
- applauding
- championing
- cheering
- minding