Expostulate

C2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of expostulate

object
protest
remonstrate

Antonyms of expostulate

acquiesce
agree
concur

Collocations of expostulate

strongly expostulate
Frequency: 70 %

She strongly expostulated with him about his reckless behavior.

vehemently expostulate
Frequency: 60 %

The teacher vehemently expostulated with the students for cheating on the exam.

firmly expostulate
Frequency: 50 %

The manager firmly expostulated with the employee for being late to work.

politely expostulate
Frequency: 45 %

He politely expostulated with the waiter about the incorrect bill.

Idiomatic Expressions for expostulate

  • Phrase: expostulate against something
    Meaning: to express strong disapproval or disagreement with something
    Usage: The activist expostulated against the government's decision to cut funding for education.