remonstrances

noun

Definition of remonstrancesnext
plural of remonstrance
as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent over the vociferous remonstrances of my parents I decided to drop my music lessons

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  1. objections
  2. exceptions
  3. complaints
Noun
  • Navajo Nation Council Delegate Carl Slater was shaking his head at the four states' objections.
    Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Despite an outpouring of objections from fans of the spot, the arcade seemed unable to find or afford a new location since then.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of objections
Noun
  • The exceptions to the journalists’ protection are when such information is needed to prevent terrorism or imminent violence.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That’s where all-inclusive resorts generally come in, but there aren’t many options in Florida, let alone the wider United States (with some great exceptions).
    Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of exceptions
Noun
  • At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.
    Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The shooter’s complaints placed him in a gray area between ideological terrorism and idiosyncratic lone-wolf extremism, experts say.
    Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of complaints
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“Remonstrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remonstrances. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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