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remonstrate

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  1. object                
 
re.mon.strate \ri-'ma:n-.stra-t\ \ri-.ma:n-'stra--sh*n, .rem-*n-\ 
   \ri-'ma:n(t)-str*t-iv\ \ri-'ma:n-.stra-t-*r\ vb [ML remonstratus, pp. of 
   remonstrare to demonstrate, fr. L re-X + monstrare to show - more at MUSTER 
   : to say or plead in protest, reproof, or opposition  : to present and urge 
   reasons in opposition : EXPOSTULATE  - re.mon.stra.tion n