remonstrative

Variant of remonstrate

remonstrate definition

re·mon·strate (ri män′strāt′; also, chiefly Brit rem′ən-)

transitive verb remonstrated -·strat′ed, remonstrating -·strat′·ing

  1. to say or plead in protest, objection, complaint, etc.
  2. Obsolete to point out; show; demonstrate

Etymology: < ML remonstratus, pp. of remonstrare, to demonstrate < L re-, again + monstrare, to show: see monstrance

intransitive verb

to present and urge reasons in opposition or complaint; protest; object; expostulate

Related Forms:

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