Associations to the word «Expostulation»
Noun
- Entreaty
- Reproach
- Displeasure
- Gladstone
- Eloquence
- Avail
- Tone
- Reply
- Warning
- Argument
- Conscience
- Laughter
- Covenant
- Patience
- Prayer
- Threat
- Protest
- Temper
- Voice
- Messenger
- Suspicion
- Lip
- Rage
- Promise
- Silence
- Conduct
- Mercy
- Tear
- Cardinal
- Sort
- Spite
- Friendship
- Ear
- But
- Miss
- Fortune
- Venture
- Marie
- Appeal
- Door
- Word
- Answer
- Circumstance
- Danger
- Emotion
- Regard
- Duty
- Heaven
- Attitude
- Fear
Adjective
Wiktionary
EXPOSTULATION, noun. (countable) The act of reasoning earnestly in order to dissuade or remonstrate.
EXPOSTULATION, noun. (uncountable) A comment of earnest reasoning meant to dissuade or remonstrate.
Dictionary definition
EXPOSTULATION, noun. The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest.
EXPOSTULATION, noun. An exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof.
Wise words
Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry
and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.