English dictionary

expostulation

/I/k,sp/A/s/tS//@/'l/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

noun.communication

Synonyms objection remonstrance remonstration

Source: WordNet 3.0
an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of expostulating or reasoning with a person in opposition to some impropriety of conduct; remonstrance; earnest and kindly protest; dissuasion.

noun

Source: webster1913