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remonstrate
to present reasons in opposition; protest; to object
On the foot of the Capitol stood a young man remonstrating against congressional insensitivity.
Related English word: remonstrance (the act of remonstrating), remonstrant (adj., remonstrating; n., a person who remonstrates), remonstration, remonstrative, remonstrator
Latin root word: monstro, monstrare, monstravi, monstratus - to show
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