Definition of expostulation

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Expostulation (n.) The act of expostulating or reasoning with a person in opposition to some impropriety of conduct; remonstrance; earnest and kindly protest; dissuasion.

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Remonstrance :: Remonstrance (n.) Earnest presentation of reason in opposition to something; protest; expostulation.
Expostulatory :: Expostulatory (a.) Containing expostulation or remonstrance; as, an expostulatory discourse or letter..
Peremptory :: Peremptory (a.) Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final.
Persuade :: Persuade (v. t.) To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.
Persuade :: Persuade (v. t.) To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives..
Tender :: Tender (superl.) Adapted to excite feeling or sympathy; expressive of the softer passions; pathetic; as, tender expressions; tender expostulations; a tender strain..
Expostulation :: Expostulation (n.) The act of expostulating or reasoning with a person in opposition to some impropriety of conduct; remonstrance; earnest and kindly protest; dissuasion.
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