remonstrating

1. argue in protest or oppositionSynonyms: remonstrate

2. present and urge reasons in oppositionSynonyms: point out, remonstrate

3. censure severely or angrilyExamples: "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"Synonyms: bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down