expostulated

verb

past tense of expostulate
as in objected
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

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  1. objected
  2. protested
  3. complained
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  • Prosecutors sought to play the interview in court, but defense attorneys strongly objected, saying that news media cameras in the courtroom would broadcast the contents to the world and therefore compromise Robinson’s right to a fair trial.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • Defense attorney Kathryn Nester repeatedly objected to evidence introduced by prosecutors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of objected
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  • Residents have fiercely protested against the deployment of Flock cameras, overrunning town meetings.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 July 2026
  • Earlier this year students from Emory University protested the use of the cameras on campus and in Atlanta.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of protested
Verb
  • Before it was knocked out, Iran's team had complained about unfair treatment in the World Cup.
    — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • The pickup’s driver complained of pain after the collision and was arrested by CHP officers at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence, said CHP officials.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of complained
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“Expostulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expostulated. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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