Definition of Remonstrate

to argue with, complain to, or criticize someone about something

Examples of Remonstrate in a sentence

Whenever I refuse my young daughter anything, she likes to remonstrate by stomping her feet on the floor.  🔊

Rather than yell and remonstrate with an individual, I will simply walk away from an argument.  🔊

Before I could remonstrate on the poor working conditions, my boss fired me.  🔊

Although Jack attempted to remonstrate with the police officer, he still received a speeding ticket.  🔊

The lawyer made a huge mistake when he decided to remonstrate with the judge’s decision.  🔊

As soon as the apartment manager comes on site, I am going to remonstrate about the plumbing problems in my building.  🔊

When the winners of the contest were announced, one of the performers who did not win tried to remonstrate with the judges.  🔊

The football players have all signed a petition to remonstrate the firing of their beloved coach.  🔊

Because my husband is extremely laid-back and understanding, he will never remonstrate with you even when you are at fault.  🔊

Although my parents punished me for coming home late, I did not remonstrate because I knew the consequence was fair.  🔊

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