Canadian English Meaning of expostulate
expostulate
Other Canadian English words related to expostulate
- complain
- object
- protest
- criticize
- demur
- except
- kick
- Take exception
- take issue
- whine
- remonstrate (with)
- balk
- Beef
- tummy ache
- bleat
- Carp
- caterwaul
- cavil
- censure
- challenge
- conflict
- Crab
- croak
- dare
- debate
- defy
- demonstrate
- denounce
- disobey
- dispute
- fight
- fuss
- gag
- gripe
- whine
- grouch
- grouse
- growl
- grumble
- hassle
- holler
- keen
- wander aimlessly
- moan
- Murmur
- mutter
- nag
- quarrel
- nitpicking
- rebel
- repine
- scream
- squabble
- squeal
- stick
- wail
- whimper
- whinge
- withstand
- argue
- jabber
- yap
- yowl
Nearest Words of expostulate
Definitions and Meaning of expostulate in English
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.
FAQs About the word expostulate
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,object,protest,criticize,demur,except,kick,Take exception,take issue,whine
accept,agree,approve,accede,acquiesce,adhere,advocate,consent,comply,conform
expository => expository, expositive => expository, exposition => exposition, exposit => expound, exposing => exposing,
