expostulation

Definition of expostulation

Nouns

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
Synonyms:
objection, remonstrance, remonstration
Type of:
communicating, communication
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof
Type of:
exclaiming, exclamation
an abrupt excited utterance

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Jane Eyre »(25 words)
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