remonstrate
verb (used with object)
to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
remonstratively
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a word derived from
remonstrate.
Example Sentences
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Instead of celebrating, Jackson sprung up and remonstratively slapped both his hands on his helmet.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 25, 2019
“Hallo! father,” cried George remonstratively, rubbing the assaulted limb; “really, you know, if you come it in this way often, you will alienate my affections, I fear.”
From Freaks on the Fells Three Months' Rustication by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
“You’ve no occasion to be so sharp, sir,” said John, remonstratively.
From Jarwin and Cuffy by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
“See there, now!” he said remonstratively, “who’d ever ha’ thowt that I’d come to jerk about like that?”
From Blue Lights Hot Work in the Soudan by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
But, then, Mrs Gaff,” said the skipper remonstratively, “you mustn’t go for to live on the principal, you know.”
From Shifting Winds A Tough Yarn by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
