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remonstrate

verb

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To protest or object with earnest reasoning.

The residents remonstrated with the council about the proposed closure.

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An ensemble secretary chose to remonstrate with the coordinator, explaining earnestly why a proposed late finish would leave several players unable to catch their buses.

From Two Ensembles, One Rehearsal Room.

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