remonstrate
/ˈremənstreɪt; ?@ rɪˈmɔnstreɪt; rɪ`mɑnstret/ v[Ipr]
~ with sb; ~ against sth (fml 文) make a protest or complaint about sb/sth 对某人[某事物]提出抗议; 抱怨
I remonstrated with him about his rudeness. 他粗暴无礼, 我给他提了意见.
remonstrate against cruelty to children 反对虐待儿童.