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单词 expostulation
释义

expostulation

noun

ex·​pos·​tu·​la·​tion ik-ˌspäs-chə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce expostulation (audio)
: an act or an instance of expostulating
expostulatory
ik-ˈspäs-chə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce expostulation (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • challenge
  • complaint
  • demur
  • demurral
  • demurrer
  • difficulty
  • exception
  • fuss
  • kick
  • objection
  • protest
  • question
  • remonstrance
  • stink
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Example Sentences

despite the earnest expostulations of her friends, Jessica continued to date the foul-tempered guy

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

expostulation

noun

as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent despite the earnest expostulations of her friends, Jessica continued to date the foul-tempered guy

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • objection
  • exception
  • remonstrance
  • complaint
  • protest
  • question
  • criticism
  • demur
  • demurrer
  • challenge
  • demurral
  • fuss
  • suspicion
  • difficulty
  • stink
  • compunction
  • doubt
  • dissent
  • quarrel
  • censure
  • dispute
  • skepticism
  • scruple
  • cavil
  • disobedience
  • misunderstanding
  • argument
  • qualm
  • quibble
  • misgiving
  • squabble
  • static
  • kick
  • debate
  • uncertainty
  • distrust
  • rebellion
  • reluctance
  • unease
  • mistrust
  • indetermination
  • uneasiness
  • defiance
  • misdoubt
  • incertitude
  • reservation
  • dubiety
  • unwillingness
  • niggle
  • dubitation
  • conflict
  • distrustfulness
  • mistrustfulness
  • hassle
  • qualmishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • approval
  • sanction
  • willingness
  • agreement
  • acceptance
  • assent
  • acquiescence
  • obedience
  • compliance
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