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expostulate
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb expostulate has 1 sense
  1. expostulate - reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
    --1 is one way to     argue, reason
    Derived form: noun expostulation1
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s
    Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

Definitions from the Web

Expostulate

Definitions:

  1. Verb: To reason or argue earnestly with someone in an attempt to dissuade or correct them.
  2. Verb: To express strong disapproval or disagreement.

Samples Sentences:

  1. She expostulated with her son about the dangers of staying out too late.
  2. The concerned citizen expostulated with the government for not addressing the pressing issues.
  3. He expostulated against the proposal with logical arguments and persuaded others to reconsider.
  4. Despite the team's victory, the coach expostulated about their lack of discipline on the field.

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