Australian English Meaning of expostulate

remonstrate

Other Australian English words related to remonstrate

synonyms

• complain
• object
• protest
• criticise
• demur
• except
• kick
• Take exception
• take issue
• whine
• remonstrate (with)
• balk
• Beef
• stomach ache
• bleat
• Carp
• caterwaul
• quibble
• censure
• challenge
• conflict
• Crab
• croak
• dare
• debate
• defy
• demonstrate
• denounce
• disobey
• dispute
• fight
• fuss
• gag
• whinge
• whinge
• grouch
• grouse
• growl
• grumble
• hassle
• yell
• keen
• wander aimlessly
• moan
• Murmur
• mutter
• nag
• argument
• nitpicking
• rebel
• repine
• scream
• squabble
• squeal
• stick
• wail
• whimper
• whinge
• withstand
• argue
• yabber
• yap
• yowl

antonyms

• accept
• agree
• approve
• accede
• acquiesce
• adhere
• advocate
• consent
• comply
• conform
• Defend
• follow
• maintain
• mind
• obey
• observe
• sanction
• support
• Sustain
• applaud
• champion
• cheering
• commend

Definitions and Meaning of expostulate in English

Wordnet

expostulate (v)

reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion

Webster

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.

Webster

expostulate (v. t.)

To discuss; to examine.

FAQs About the word expostulate

What is the Australian English meaning of the word expostulate

remonstrate

What is the English meaning of the word remonstrate

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

What are the synonyms of the word remonstrate

complain,object,protest,criticise,demur,except,kick,Take exception,take issue,whine

What are the antonyms of the word remonstrate

accept,agree,approve,accede,acquiesce,adhere,advocate,consent,comply,conform