expostulation
the act of expostulating; remonstrance; earnest and kindly protest: In spite of my expostulations, he insisted on driving me home.
an expostulatory remark or address.
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How to use expostulation in a sentence
M. Roland was urged to present to the throne a most earnest letter of expostulation and advice.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottNever, indeed, without persuasion on the part of his employer and expostulation on his own, did he consent to half-bind a book.
There and Back | George MacDonaldMr. Tyrold forbore to chagrin him with any strong expostulation, and he returned, therefore, to Cleves in full glee.
Camilla | Fanny Burneyexpostulation was not of the slightest use, and sometimes it was all Richard could do to keep his hands off her.
There and Back | George MacDonaldIt is no longer strong condemnation, but gentle expostulation; not dark threatening now, but tender pleading.
Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of Matthew | John Monro Gibson
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