remonstrating
present participle ofremonstrate
remonstrate
verb[I]
formaluk/ˈrem.ən.streɪt/us/rɪˈmɑːn.streɪt/tocomplainto someone or about something:
I went to thebossto remonstrateagainstthe newrules.
Theeditorremonstratedwithhimabouttheinaccuraciesin thestory.
Synonym
complain
Complaining
- be/go on atsomeoneidiom
- bellyaching
- bewail
- brouhaha
- bugger, sod, etc. this for a lark!idiom
- complain
- complaining
- create/kick up/raise a stinkidiom
- gnashing of teethidiom
- grouch
- make noisesidiom
- mutter
- nark
- raise a rumpusidiom
- rumpus
- squawk
- start on atsomeone
- vituperation
- whinging
- whiny
Examplesofremonstrating
remonstrating
In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use.
I do not mention this in the least for the purpose of criticism, or ofremonstratingwith what was then done.
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In the first place, it means drawing the airline's attention to the infraction,remonstratingwith it and seeking its co-operation in ensuring that the regulations are maintained.
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The only value to us even as neutrals is the power ofremonstratingand putting an end to the evil at the time of its occurrence.
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This included yelling at andremonstratingwith the strangers as well as showing signs of aggression, intimidation, strength and weaponry.
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