rə̇ˈmän(t)ˌstrāt, rēˈ- sometimes ˈremənzˌt- or ˈremənˌst-, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin remonstratus, past participle of remonstrare to point out, demonstrate, from Latin re- + monstrare to show — more at muster
transitive verb
1. obsolete : to point out : demonstrate
2. obsolete : to call attention to (as a fault, wrong, or aggrieving condition) by way of censure, complaint, or protest
3. : to say or plead in protest, reproof, or opposition
intransitive verb
: to present and urge reasons in opposition (as to an act, measure, or proceedings) : expostulate
remonstrate with a person regarding his habits
Synonyms: see object