Answer: expostulate

AnswerCrossword Clue
EXPOSTULATEReason earnestly
expostulateExpress strong disapproval or disagreement
expostulateto reason earnestly with someone against something that person intends to do or has done; remonstrate.
expostulateto reason earnestly with someone against something that person intends to do or has done.
expostulateto remonstrate; to discuss or reason with