1. a forcefully reproachful protest or complaint
Usage: formal

Examples

• The citizens filed a formal remonstrance against the proposed tax increase.
• Despite her mother’s gentle remonstrance, she continued to arrive home late.
• The committee ignored the shareholders’ remonstrance about executive compensation.
• His remonstrance fell on deaf ears as the board had already made its decision.
• The teacher’s remonstrance about homework completion had little effect on the students.
• The environmental group’s remonstrance highlighted the dangers of the proposed development.