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expostulate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of expostulate

to present an opposing opinion or argument

the concerned parents tried to expostulate with their daughter when she announced her intention to live on her own in New York City

Synonyms of expostulate

demur, except, kick, object, protest, remonstrate

Words Related to expostulate

challenge, dare, defy, fight

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

beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, keen, maunder [chiefly British], moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge [British], yammer, yawp (or yaup), yowl

balk, gag, stick

censure, criticize, denounce

disobey, rebel, withstand

Phrases Synonymous with expostulate

take exception, take issue

Near Antonyms of expostulate

approve, sanction

accede, acquiesce, agree, assent

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

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

applaud, cheer, commend

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