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Expostulate [ik-spos-chuh-leyt]

VERB

VERB

  • To reason earnestly with a person against something that persons intends to do.

Example

"I expostulated with my wife about unnecessary expenses."

"He expostulated his son about pursuing a career in arts."

Synonyms

Demur, Except, Kick, Object, Protest, Argue

Antonyms

Agree, Accept

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