remonstrate
verb C2
Plain meaning
to complain or argue strongly that something is wrong
Exam-register meaning
to protest or object forcefully, often with moral seriousness
In context
naturalHe remonstrated with the guard after being refused entry.
examResidents remonstrated against the demolition of historic buildings.
Common collocations
remonstrate with someoneremonstrate against a decisionremonstrate loudly
Watch out
Use remonstrate with a person or against/about a decision; it is more formal than complain.
Word family
remonstrance (noun)remonstration (noun)