expostulate

Synonyms

demur, except, object, protest, remonstrate (with);

Near Antonyms

approve, sanction;

accept;

accede, acquiesce, agree, assent;

adhere, comply, conform, follow, mind, obey, observe;

advocate, champion, defend, maintain, support, sustain, uphold;

applaud, cheer, commend;

Related Words

cavil, quibble;

challenge, dare, defy, fight;

conflict, debate, dispute, hassle, quarrel, squabble, wrangle;

beef, bellyache, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, keen, moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, yawp (or yaup), yowl;

balk, gag, stick;

censure, criticize, denounce;

disobey, rebel, withstand;

demonstrate;

Phrases

take exception, take issue;