Words Like EXPOSTULATE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EXPOSTULATE.

5 Alternative Words Similar to expostulate

1 Argue Verb      Synonym Words Like Argue
2 Reason Verb      Synonym Words Like Reason
3 Remonstrate Verb-intransitive      Synonym Words Like Remonstrate
4 Discuss Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Discuss
5 Examine Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Examine

8 definitions of expostulate

1 To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or intends, and urging him to make redress or to desist; to remonstrate; -- followed by with.
2 To discuss; to examine.
3 reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
4 To reason earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct; remonstrate. See Synonyms at object.
5 To reason earnestly with a person against something that he intends to do or has done: followed by with before the person, by upon or on before the thing.
6 Synonyms Expostulate with, Reprove, Rebuke, Reprimand, etc. See censure, and list under remonstrate.
7 To discuss; examine into; reason about.
8 To protest or remonstrate.
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