About The Word Expostulation
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Expostulation
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What's The Definition Of Expostulation?
[n] an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof
[n] the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest Synonyms | Synonyms for Expostulation: objection | remonstrance Related Terms | Find terms related to Expostulation: See Also | dissuasion | exclaiming | exclamation Expostulation In Webster's Dictionary \Ex*pos`tu*la"tion\, n. [L. expostulatio.]
The act of expostulating or reasoning with a person in
opposition to some impropriety of conduct; remonstrance;
earnest and kindly protest; dissuasion.
We must use expostulation kindly. --Shak.
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