expostulate

• Nachdrücklich Einwände erheben oder jemandem ernsthaft Vorhaltungen machen, um ihn von einem Vorhaben abzubringen bzw. ihm zu widersprechen.

A verb meaning to express strong disagreement or to reason earnestly with someone against an action or intention.

1. Express strong disapprovalC2formal

   To express strong disagreement or objection to something someone has said or done.

   Entschiedene Missbilligung ausdrücken

   • He expostulated with his friend about the risky investment.
   • The teacher expostulated against the students' disruptive behavior.
   • She expostulated at length about the unfair decision.

   Synonymearguecomplaindemurobjectopposeprotestremonstratetake exception

   Antonymeacquiesceagreeapproveassentconcur