remonstrate
1. [ verb ] argue in protest or opposition
Related terms: object
2. [ verb ] present and urge reasons in opposition
Synonyms: point_out
Related terms: inform represent
3. [ verb ] censure severely or angrily
Synonyms: rebuke scold chide berate lecture lambaste call_down dress_down trounce reproof bawl_out chew_out reprimand chew_up have_words lambast jaw call_on_the_carpet rag check
Examples:

"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" "check" is archaic

Related terms: criticize chastize tell_off rebuke lecture chiding
Similar spelling:   remonstrance