Antonyms for remonstrance

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ri-mon-struh ns

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈmɒn strəns

Definition of remonstrance

Origin : 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).

noun protest
noun challenge

Example sentences :

Burke, however, shook his head in remonstrance against Gilder's plea.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

With a whine of remonstrance it swung wider, and Crane stepped out on the sidewalk.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

But ere the remonstrance was uttered, the bird lay quivering on the ground.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

The remonstrance was not regarded, and the expedition proceeded.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

Amanda did not prevent him; she had no breath left for remonstrance.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

There was something of uncertainty and remonstrance in her look; something that was not all satisfaction.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

All remonstrance was useless, as he had got as far as the bar before he was perceived.
Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper

Yesterday the Parliament presented its remonstrance to my son.
Extract from : « The Memoirs of the Louis XIV. and The Regency, Complete » by Elizabeth-Charlotte, Duchesse d'Orleans

Again he called, not as before in a tone of remonstrance, but with a voice of fear.
Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine

There had been a murmur, presumably of remonstrance, from Helen.
Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

Synonyms for remonstrance

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