expostulation

• Sustantivo que designa el acto de amonestar o reprender seriamente a alguien con el propósito de persuadirlo o corregirlo, expresando a menudo un fuerte desacuerdo u objeción.

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.

   Protesta enérgica

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscomplaintdemurraldisagreementdissentexceptiongrievanceobjectionprotestprotestationremonstrance

   Antónimosacceptanceagreementapprovalassentcomplianceconcurrenceendorsementsupport