expostulations

noun

plural of expostulation
as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent despite the earnest expostulations of her friends, Jessica continued to date the foul-tempered guy

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  1. objections
  2. exceptions
  3. complaints
Noun
  • No objections were raised at the time, and the ICA president selected the four judges that worked on this hearing panel.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Judge Sullivan questioned the jurors one by one, removed none, and, on Friday morning, over the defense’s objections, refused to investigate further.
    — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of objections
Noun
  • Cincinnati traditionally opts not to negotiate extensions during the season and has stuck by that with rare exceptions.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Some exceptions to the law do apply, including health conditions, relocation for a spouse’s job change or providing care for a sick family member.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of exceptions
Noun
  • Sturridge’s speech was one thing, but there will be more serious complaints from Brazil if people feel their great hope is being overlooked.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Wisconsin Elections Commission referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney's office, paving the way for prosecutors to decide if Musk should be charged.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of complaints
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“Expostulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expostulations. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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