expostulate
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Definition of expostulate
: to reason earnestly with a person for purposes of dissuasion or remonstrance
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Synonyms
demur, except, object, protest, remonstrate (with)
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expostulate
verb
English Language Learners Definition of expostulate
: to disagree with something or argue against it
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