remonstrate
verbTo protest or object with earnest reasoning.
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Clear all filtersTo protest or object with earnest reasoning.
A person who uses clever but misleading reasoning; also a member of an ancient Greek teaching tradition.
Clever but misleading reasoner
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Moderate or restrained in conduct, expression, or climate.
Moderate in behavior
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Clear enough to allow only one reasonable interpretation in context.
So unreasonable or wrong as to offend one's sense of fairness or morality.
Offending fairness or morality
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Excessive or not justified by the circumstances.
Excessive or unjustified
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Clear and leaving no reasonable doubt about meaning or intention.
Unable to be supported by an adequate reason or acceptable explanation.
Without adequate justification
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So clear that it cannot reasonably be confused or misunderstood.
Not justified by sufficient reason or evidence.
Lacking sufficient justification
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A sudden wish or idea that lacks a settled reason or plan.
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