remonstrate
gb/ɹˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/ us/ɹˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
C1
English
tiltakozik, kifogást emel
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
tiltakozik
B1
Usage pattern:
remonstrate (with [someone]) (about/over [something]) (against [something])
Residents remonstrated against the plan to close the local library.
A lakosok tiltakoztak a helyi könyvtár bezárására irányuló terv ellen.
She remonstrated with the airline staff about the long delay.
Tiltakozott a légitársaság munkatársainál a hosszú késés miatt.
Several scientists remonstrated publicly over the way the report had been presented.
Learner examples
I remonstrated with my landlord about the heating.
Tiltakoztam a főbérlőmnél a fűtés miatt.
They remonstrated against the new rule.
Tiltakoztak az új szabály ellen.
Common mistake:
Often confused with demonstrate (to show) because the words look similar.
Meaning
protest or object strongly
Collocations
remonstrate with the manager
|remonstrate with the authorities
|remonstrate against the decision
|remonstrate about the proposed cuts
|remonstrate over the fee increase
|remonstrate at length
|remonstrate strongly
|remonstrate vigorously
|remonstrate politely
|remonstrate repeatedly
Synonyms
protest (More common and can be public or informal.)
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object (Often shorter and less formal in tone.)
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complain (Focuses on dissatisfaction; not always as forceful or formal.)
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argue (Emphasizes giving reasons rather than protesting.)
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raise objections (More explicitly formal and often used in meetings or official contexts.)
Antonyms
agree (To share the same opinion instead of protesting.)
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approve (To express support rather than disapproval.)
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accept (To take a decision as given rather than challenging it.)
Themes
communication
|conflict
|law_government
Definition
To say strongly that you think something is wrong, especially in a formal situation.
To protest, object, or argue strongly against something, especially in a formal way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
remonstrate
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
US/ɹˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
re - mon - strate (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: remonstrate
- 3rd Person Singular: remonstrates
- Present Participle: remonstrating
- Past: remonstrated
Expressions
remonstrate against
1/ɹˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt əɡˈɛnst/
fixed phrase
formal
protest against a decision
To speak strongly against something.
Examples
- Local businesses remonstrated against the new parking charges.
- Opposition MPs remonstrated against the rushed vote.
- The union remonstrated against the proposed layoffs in a formal letter.
Learner examples
- They remonstrated against the new law.
remonstrate with
1/ɹˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
formal
complain to someone in authority
To tell someone (often in authority) that you strongly disagree.
Examples
- I remonstrated with the receptionist about the error on my bill.
- Parents remonstrated with the headteacher over the sudden policy change.
- She tried to remonstrate with him, but he refused to listen.
Learner examples
- I remonstrated with my boss about the schedule.