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
“May, dear, I wonder that you can make such an admission!” said the mother remonstratively.
From Blue Lights Hot Work in the Soudan by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
But, Monsieur Carré," cried the small girl remonstratively, "it would never have come in if Phil had not gone for it.
From Carette of Sark by John Oxenham
“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
“Oh!” said Oliver remonstratively, “before you were born? impossible!”
From Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
