remonstrance
pronunciation
How to pronounce remonstrance in British English:
UK [rɪˈmɒnstrəns]
How to pronounce remonstrance in American English:
US [rɪˈmɑnstrəns]
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- Noun:
- the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
Word Origin
- remonstrance (n.)
- late 15c., from Middle French remonstrance (15c., Modern French remontrance), from Medieval Latin remonstrantia, from present participle stem of remonstrare "point out, show," from re-, intensive prefix (see re-), + Latin monstrare "to show" (see monster).
Example
- 1. I made remonstrance against his rudeness .
- 2. This time india has shown admirable forbearance . There has been remonstrance but no sabre-rattling .
- 3. If that would be your aim , you would find much less remonstrance in your path .
- 4. Ancient road : loyal remonstrance did not listen , then closed mo dispute .
- 5. She had abandoned all attempts at remonstrance with thomas .