expostulation

• Существительное, обозначающее акт серьезного увещевания кого-либо с целью переубедить или исправить, часто выражающее сильное несогласие или возражение.

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.

   Возражение или протест

   • 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.

   Synonymscomplaintdemurraldisagreementdissentexceptiongrievanceobjectionprotestprotestationremonstrance

   Antonymsacceptanceagreementapprovalassentcomplianceconcurrenceendorsementsupport