English
Etymology
First attested circa w:16th century|16th century, from L. expostulatus, past participle of expostulare, "to demand or claim," from ex- + postulare, "to demand."
Verb
en-verb|expostulat|ing
- To protest or remonstrate.
Synonyms
challenge
demur
except
inveigh
kick
object
protest
remonstrate
squawk
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