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Synonyms of expostulate

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Another word for expostulate is except. Other synonyms of expostulate are challenge, kick and object.

Synonyms and similar words for expostulate

verbTo protest or remonstrate; to reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of conduct...

Meaning of expostulate

  1. verb To protest or remonstrate; to reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of conduct [(often) with with].

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Questions about synonyms of expostulate

What is another word for expostulate?
Expostulate has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as except, challenge, kick and object.
What does expostulate mean?
Expostulate means to protest or remonstrate; to reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of conduct [(often) with with].

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