Synonyms for remonstrance


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-mon-struh ns
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈmɒn strəns


Définition 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

Antonyms for remonstrance

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