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expostulation

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \-ˌspäs-chə-ˈlā-shən\
    • /ɪkˈspɒs.tjʊ.leɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \-ˌspäs-chə-ˈlā-shən\

Definitions of expostulation word

  • noun expostulation (countable) The act of reasoning earnestly in order to dissuade or remonstrate. 1
  • noun expostulation protestation 1
  • noun expostulation (Uncountable Noun) A comment of earnest reasoning meant to dissuade or remonstrate. 0
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Parts of speech for Expostulation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Expostulation

expostulation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for expostulation

noun expostulation

  • objection — a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.
  • challenge — A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination.
  • complaint — A complaint is a statement in which you express your dissatisfaction with a particular situation.
  • criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
  • demur — If you demur, you say that you do not agree with something or will not do something that you have been asked to do.
All 11 Synonyms of expostulation

Antonyms for expostulation

noun expostulation

  • acceptance — Acceptance of an offer or a proposal is the act of saying yes to it or agreeing to it.
  • approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
All 3 Antonyms of expostulation

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