SINCE 1828
expostulate
verb
ex·pos·tu·late
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expostulated;
expostulating;
expostulates
Definition of expostulate
: to reason earnestly with a person for purposes of dissuasion or remonstrance
Synonyms for expostulate
Synonyms
demur, except, kick, object, protest, remonstrate
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expostulate
verb
English Language Learners Definition of expostulate
formal
: to disagree with something or argue against it
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