remonstrate

verb4

1. •
   To object with in critical fashion; to express disapproval (with, against).

   • Wayne Rooney spent much of the game remonstrating with Oliver about his own grievances and, in the interest of balance, there were certainly occasions when United had legitimate complaints. — 2014
2. •
   To state or plead as an objection, formal protest, or expression of disapproval.

   • "Belinda," remonstrated Mr. Pocket, from the other end of the table, "how can you be so unreasonable? […]" — 1860
3. •
   (historical) Specifically, to lodge an official objection (especially by means of a remonstrance) with a monarch or other ruling body.

   • In 1753-4, the Parlements of Aix, Bordeaux, Rennes and Rouen remonstrated in support of the exiled Paris institution. — 2002
4. •
   To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate.

   • I might remonstrate how great, and how sure , and how persevering mercies a pious father of a family may derive upon his succeeding generations — 1651