expostulate Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
Weak:
- croak
- growl
- yowl
- stick
- gag
- scream
- challenge
- yammer
- squeal
- quarrel
- dare
- balk
- cavil
- bitch
- debate
- hassle
- caterwaul
- beef
- disobey
- holler
- squabble
- grouch
- grouse
- denounce
- grumble
- whimper
- yawp
- gripe
- repine
- murmur
- squawk
- grizzle
- rebel
- censure
- mutter
- wrangle
- dispute
- fight
- demonstrate
- crab
- bleat
- defy
- nag
- keen
- bellyache
- quibble
- conflict
- wail
- whinge
- fuss
- withstand
- maunder
- carp
- moan
expostulate Meaning
expostulate (v)
reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
expostulate (v. i.)
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.
expostulate (v. t.)
To discuss; to examine.
expostulate Sentence Examples
- The politician expostulated against the new tax bill, claiming it would hurt low-income families.
- The teacher expostulated with the student about the importance of completing his homework.
- The angry customer expostulated with the manager about the poor service he had received.
- The union representatives expostulated with management about the need for a pay raise.
- The environmental activist expostulated against the proposed development project, saying it would damage the local ecosystem.
- The lawyer expostulated with the judge, arguing that his client was innocent of the charges against him.
- The therapist expostulated with the patient about the importance of confronting his fears.
- The coach expostulated with the players about the need to work harder and improve their performance.
- The parent expostulated with the child about the importance of eating healthy foods.
- The friend expostulated with the other friend about the hurtful things they had said.
FAQs About the word expostulate
reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasionTo reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or
complain, protest,object,demur, take issue, criticize, kick, take exception, except, whine
agree, accept,approve, approve, agree, accept,observe, follow, maintain, defend
The politician expostulated against the new tax bill, claiming it would hurt low-income families.
The teacher expostulated with the student about the importance of completing his homework.
The angry customer expostulated with the manager about the poor service he had received.
The union representatives expostulated with management about the need for a pay raise.
