Synonyms of expostulating

expostulating

verb

present participle of expostulate

as in objecting

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

• objecting
• protesting
• complaining
• demurring
• whining
• excepting
• kicking
• remonstrating (with)
• cavilling
• taking exception
• quarrelling
• taking issue
• moaning
• quarreling
• criticizing
• debating
• muttering
• fighting
• murmuring
• caviling
• yammering
• conflicting
• quibbling
• wrangling
• squabbling
• screaming
• sticking
• grumbling
• whingeing
• squawking
• hollering
• yawping
• daring
• caterwauling
• grouching
• griping
• grousing
• repining
• wailing
• bellyaching
• bitching
• whimpering
• carping
• grumping
• bleating
• balking
• rebelling
• denouncing
• disputing
• whinging
• yowling
• challenging
• grizzling
• nagging
• growling
• beefing
• keening
• hassling
• maundering
• squealing
• defying
• disobeying
• fussing
• censuring
• withstanding
• gagging
• demonstrating
• croaking
• crabbing
• yauping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• accepting
• agreeing
• following
• observing
• sanctioning
• complying
• obeying
• adhering
• advocating
• defending
• supporting
• conforming
• assenting
• maintaining
• sustaining
• acquiescing
• upholding
• acceding
• cheering
• commending
• championing
• applauding
• minding