Synonyms of expostulates

expostulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of expostulate

as in objects

to present an opposing opinion or argument

the concerned parents tried to expostulate with their daughter when she announced her intention to live on her own in New York City

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objects
• complains
• protests
• demurs
• whines
• remonstrates (with)
• kicks
• excepts
• takes exception
• takes issue
• criticizes
• moans
• debates
• conflicts
• quarrels
• dares
• fights
• mutters
• grumbles
• cavils
• balks
• sticks
• rebels
• yammers
• screams
• grouses
• wrangles
• murmurs
• quibbles
• challenges
• denounces
• squawks
• wails
• disputes
• hollers
• defies
• growls
• disobeys
• squabbles
• nags
• bleats
• bitches
• caterwauls
• yowls
• bellyaches
• withstands
• censures
• gripes
• whinges
• demonstrates
• keens
• whimpers
• squeals
• beefs
• repines
• fusses
• croaks
• grouches
• crabs
• carps
• gags
• hassles
• yawps
• grumps
• grizzles
• yaups
• maunders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approves
• accepts
• agrees
• follows
• observes
• obeys
• sanctions
• complies
• minds
• defends
• advocates
• adheres
• conforms
• acquiesces
• maintains
• supports
• sustains
• assents
• accedes
• upholds
• commends
• cheers
• applauds
• champions