Synonyms of expostulate

expostulate

verb

as in to object

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 & Similar Words

• object
• protest
• complain
• demur
• kick
• whine
• remonstrate (with)
• take exception
• take issue
• except
• criticize
• dare
• quarrel
• cavil
• moan
• debate
• fight
• wrangle
• conflict
• stick
• quibble
• repine
• grumble
• squabble
• balk
• challenge
• murmur
• dispute
• mutter
• defy
• scream
• bitch
• disobey
• denounce
• nag
• gripe
• wail
• squawk
• rebel
• keen
• withstand
• bleat
• holler
• demonstrate
• grouse
• censure
• beef
• yammer
• bellyache
• growl
• whinge
• caterwaul
• fuss
• squeal
• hassle
• whimper
• yowl
• croak
• gag
• carp
• maunder
• yawp
• crab
• grouch
• grizzle
• grump
• yaup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• accept
• agree
• observe
• sanction
• comply
• obey
• follow
• defend
• conform
• maintain
• support
• adhere
• acquiesce
• advocate
• accede
• mind
• sustain
• assent
• uphold
• commend
• applaud
• cheer
• champion

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• approve
• accept
• agree
• observe
• sanction
• comply
• obey
• follow
• defend
• conform
• maintain
• support
• adhere
• acquiesce
• advocate
• accede
• mind
• sustain
• assent
• uphold
• commend
• applaud
• cheer
• champion

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