remonstrances

[US]/rɪˈmɒnstrəns/
[UK]/rɪˈmɑːnstrəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. complaint; protest.

Phrases & Collocations

strong remonstrance

make a remonstrance

silent remonstrance

Example Sentences

He made a remonstrance against the unfair treatment.

She expressed her remonstrance at the company's decision.

The workers submitted a remonstrance regarding the new work conditions.

The student's remonstrance about the grading system was well-received by the faculty.

The mayor listened to the citizens' remonstrance about the proposed budget cuts.

The remonstrance from the environmental group led to changes in the development plans.

The remonstrance from the employees resulted in a revision of the company's policies.

Her remonstrance was met with indifference by the authorities.

The committee considered the remonstrance from the community before making a decision.

The remonstrance from the shareholders led to a reevaluation of the company's direction.

Real-world Examples

" He has, however, retained some degree of self-respect, " he continued, disregarding my remonstrance.

Source: The Case of the Blue Sapphire by Sherlock Holmes

Not reasoning; not remonstrance; not entreaty wilt thou hearken to; all this thou scornest.

Source: Moby-Dick

Mercedes continually fluttered in the way of her men and kept up an unbroken chattering of remonstrance and advice.

Source: The Call of the Wild

Brigida at last accepted the gift after a great many remonstrances.

Source: Heidi

So far as words were concerned, Julien answered these new remonstrances very well.

Source: The Red and the Black (Part One)

Ireton, Fairfax and Cromwell were provoked into action when Parliament refused to discuss Ireton's 'Remonstrance'.

Source: Character Profile

Passepartout, desirous of respecting the gentleman whom he served, ventured a mild remonstrance on such conduct;which, being ill-received, he took his leave.

Source: Around the World in Eighty Days

The auctioneer burst out in deep remonstrance.

Source: Middlemarch (Part Four)

Dorothea quietly persisted in spite of remonstrance and persuasion.

Source: Middlemarch (Part Four)

My prayers and remonstrances were vain.

Source: Monk (Part 1)

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