remonstrate

Etymology

From (the participle stem of) Late Latin remōnstrō, from Latin re- + mōnstrō.

verb

1. (intransitive) To object with in critical fashion; to express disapproval (with, against).
   Whitshed, the Chief Justice, consistently with his action on a previous occasion (see volume vii.), angrily remonstrated with the jury, demanded of them their reasons for such a decision, and finally dissolved them. 1724, The Drapier's Letters, Jonathan Swift, Letter 4
   Following weeks of bitter protests by Chinese demonstrators remonstrating against Japanese wartime atrocities, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has moved to heal the rift between the two nations by apologizing for Japan’s World War II record. 26 April 2005, Rich Bowden, “Japanese P.M. Apologizes for Wartime Aggression”, in World Press Review, retrieved 2010-08-02
   November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk 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.
2. (intransitive, chiefly 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, Colin Jones, The Great Nation, Penguin, published 2003, page 233
3. (transitive, often with an object consisting of direct speech or a clause beginning with that) To state or plead as an objection, formal protest, or expression of disapproval.
   In a recent column in The New York Times, William Safire referred to Mr. Morris as Ed. This prompted Mr. Morris to write "an open letter" to Mr. Safire remonstrating that, in his case, such usage "grates like sand in salad." 18 May 1988, Martin Tolchin, Barbara Gamarekian, “What's in a Name?”, in New York Times, retrieved 2010-08-02
4. To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate.
   I will remonstrate to you the third dor.