remonstrate
(verb)
verb
1. argue in protest or opposition
Definition categories: communication, object
2. present and urge reasons in opposition
Definition categories: communication, inform
3. censure severely or angrily
Similar word(s): berate, chide, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, reprimand, scold, trounce
Definition categories: communication, criticise, criticize, knock