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remonstrate

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To protest or object with earnest reasoning.

The residents remonstrated with the council about the proposed closure.

Dictionary practice example.

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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