remonstrance
Translation
protest, complaint, objection
Examples
He made a remonstrance against the new rule.
He made a remonstrance against the new rule.
Her remonstrances were ignored by the board.
Her remonstrances were ignored by the board.
Grammar Patterns
a remonstrance ((against sth.)) a forcefully reproachful protest He made a remonstrance against the new rule.
Similar Words
Synonyms: protest, objection, complaint
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (again) + 'monstrare' (to show). The idea is 'to show again' or point out a fault.
Memory Tips
It's a formal word for protest. Think of a 'monster' of a protest to remember it.