remonstrate

Verb
  1. Argue in protest or opposition (synset 200912508)
    is a type of: object - express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
  2. Present and urge reasons in opposition (synset 201015239)
    is a type of: inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
    subtypes: represent - point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
    same as: point out
  3. Censure severely or angrily (synset 200826456)
    "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
    is a type of: criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
    subtypes:
    same as: bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, reprimand, scold, take to task, trounce

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