expostulation Antonyms
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- agreement
- willingness
- acceptance
- sanction
- approval
- acceptance
- willingness
- sanction
- agreement
- approval
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Meaning of expostulation
expostulation (n)
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof
expostulation (n.)
The act of expostulating or reasoning with a person in opposition to some impropriety of conduct; remonstrance; earnest and kindly protest; dissuasion.
expostulation Sentence Examples
- The expostulation of the protestors sparked a heated debate with the authorities.
- Emily's heartfelt expostulation moved her family to reconsider their decision.
- The lawyer's eloquent expostulation swayed the jury in favor of his client.
- The sermon delivered an impassioned expostulation against the evils of society.
- The scientist's expostulation was met with skepticism from the scientific community.
- The teacher's expostulation against cheating fell on deaf ears.
- The politician's expostulation on the need for fiscal responsibility was met with both praise and criticism.
- The artist's expostulation through his paintings expressed the horrors of war.
- The expostulations of the oppressed echoed throughout the land, demanding justice.
- The expostulation of the wise old sage provided guidance and inspiration to generations to come.
FAQs About the word expostulation
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest, an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproofThe act of expostulating or reasoning with a person in
exception, complaint,objection, criticism,remonstrance, question, protest, demurrer, difficulty, challenge
agreement, willingness, acceptance, sanction, approval, acceptance, willingness, sanction, agreement,approval
The expostulation of the protestors sparked a heated debate with the authorities.
Emily's heartfelt expostulation moved her family to reconsider their decision.
The lawyer's eloquent expostulation swayed the jury in favor of his client.
The sermon delivered an impassioned expostulation against the evils of society.
