expostulate
Verb
Meaning
To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or intends, and urging him to make redress or to desist; to remonstrate; -- followed by with.
To discuss; to examine.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
squawk
reason
object
except
challenge
protest
kick
demur
remonstrate
inveigh
prevent
fight
debate
rail
argue
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