expostulation

• Substantiv, das den Akt des ernsten Ermahnens oder Zuredens bezeichnet, um jemanden umzustimmen oder zu bessern, oft mit starkem Widerspruch oder Einwand verbunden.

A noun referring to the act of reasoning earnestly with someone in an attempt to dissuade or correct them, often expressing strong disagreement or objection.

1. Strong objection or protestC2formal

   An expression of strong disagreement or protest, often reasoned or earnest.

   Einwand oder Protest

   • Despite his expostulations, the committee proceeded with the decision.
   • Her expostulation against the new policy was ignored by management.
   • The lawyer's expostulation failed to change the judge's ruling.

   Synonymecomplaintdemurraldisagreementdissentexceptiongrievanceobjectionprotestprotestationremonstrance

   Antonymeacceptanceagreementapprovalassentcomplianceconcurrenceendorsementsupport