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EXPOSTULATED Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word expostulated. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word expostulated. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EXPOSTULATED

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admonished
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

argued
verbv
verb

• present reasons and arguments

• have an argument about something

• give evidence of

berated
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

chided
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

criticized
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

objected
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

• the focus of cognitions or feelings

• (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

verb

• express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

• be averse to or express disapproval of

protested
verbv
noun

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

verb

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

rebuked
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

remonstrated
verbv
verb

• argue in protest or opposition

• present and urge reasons in opposition

• censure severely or angrily

reprimanded
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproached
verbv
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

scolded
verbv
noun

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

verb

• censure severely or angrily

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

upbraided
verbv
verb

• express criticism towards

challenge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

demur
verbv
noun

• (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

verb

• object to

• enter a demurrer

except
adverbadv
verb

• object to

• prevent from being included or considered or accepted

inveigh
verbv
verb

• complain bitterly

• speak against in an impassioned manner

kick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of delivering a blow with the foot

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

• informal terms for objecting

• the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)

• a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

verb

• drive or propel with the foot

• thrash about or strike out with the feet

• strike with the foot

• kick a leg up

• spring back, as from a forceful thrust

• stop consuming

• make a goal

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

object
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

• the focus of cognitions or feelings

• (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

verb

• express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

• be averse to or express disapproval of

protest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

verb

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

Best Hypernyms For EXPOSTULATED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for expostulated, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ADMONISHED

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