Remonstrate

Synonyms of remonstrate

• object
• protest
• argue

Antonyms of remonstrate

• acquiesce
• comply
• agree

Collocations of remonstrate

strongly remonstrate

Frequency: 70 %

I strongly remonstrate against the decision made by the board.

vehemently remonstrate

Frequency: 60 %

She vehemently remonstrated with her boss about the unfair treatment of her colleagues.

formally remonstrate

Frequency: 50 %

The ambassador formally remonstrated with the foreign minister over the diplomatic incident.

politely remonstrate

Frequency: 45 %

He politely remonstrated with the waiter about the incorrect order.

Idiomatic Expressions for remonstrate

• Phrase: remonstrate against
  Meaning: to argue or object to something formally or officially
  Usage: The protestors remonstrated against the government's decision to raise taxes.