remonstrate
Cross references: 1. object re.mon.strate \ri-'ma:n-.stra-t\ \ri-.ma:n-'stra--sh*n, .rem-*n-\ \ri-'ma:n(t)-str*t-iv\ \ri-'ma:n-.stra-t-*r\ vb [ML remonstratus, pp. of remonstrare to demonstrate, fr. L re-X + monstrare to show - more at MUSTER : to say or plead in protest, reproof, or opposition : to present and urge reasons in opposition : EXPOSTULATE - re.mon.stra.tion n