Definition

Noun: 1. The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest: A formal, forceful, and often reasoned statement or argument against something, expressing strong objection or disapproval. 2. A document or speech containing such a protest: The specific instance or content of the protest itself.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The citizens' remonstrance against the new tax law was presented to the parliament. (The citizens' formal protest against the new tax law was presented to the parliament.)
  • She listened to his remonstrance about the dangers of the plan but decided to proceed anyway. (She listened to his earnest argument against the dangers of the plan but decided to proceed anyway.)
  • His actions were met with loud remonstrance from the committee members. (His actions were met with loud, earnest protest from the committee members.)

Advanced Usage

• "To make/present/lodge a remonstrance": To formally submit or state a protest.
  • The ambassador lodged a formal remonstrance with the foreign ministry.
• "In remonstrance": As an act of protesting.
  • He raised his hand in remonstrance, arguing the point was invalid.

Variants and Related Words

• Remonstrate (verb): To make a forcefully reasoned protest; to argue in protest.
  • He remonstrated with the manager about the unfair policy.
• Remonstrant (noun/adjective): (As a noun) A person who remonstrates. (As an adjective) Characterized by remonstrance.
  • The remonstrants were heard by the council.

Synonyms

• Protest: An expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent.
• Objection: A statement or feeling of disapproval or opposition.
• Expostulation: The act of reasoning earnestly with someone against something they intend to do or have done.
• Dissension: Strong disagreement that leads to conflict.

Related Phrases

• "A voice of remonstrance": A person or statement that consistently argues against or protests something.
  • She was the lone voice of remonstrance in the boardroom, warning of the financial risks.

Noun

1. the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest