EXPOSTULATING Synonyms

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

• a severe rebuke

• a quarrel about petty points

• rebuking a person harshly

• expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

• a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

• material for making rails or rails collectively

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

• rebuking a person harshly

• a severe scolding

• an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

• rebuke formally

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

• act as a critic

• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

• argue with one another

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

• have an argument about something

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

• object to

• enter a demurrer

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

• 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

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

• be averse to or express disapproval of

• 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

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly