EXPOSTULATED Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word expostulated. (close relations)
Definition of EXPOSTULATED
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 | ||||||||