expostulation

UK
/ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/ɪkˌspɑːstʃəˈleɪʃən/

Translations

expostulationnoun
expostulations
pl
UK
/ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/ɪkˌspɑːstʃəˈleɪʃən/
His expostulation with the manager was calm but firm.
Его увещевание с менеджером было спокойным, но твердым.
Her expostulation against the new policy was well-articulated.
Ее возражение против новой политики было четко сформулировано.
The expostulation of the citizens was ignored by the authorities.
Протест граждан был проигнорирован властями.

Definitions

expostulationnoun
An expression of protest or remonstrance.
Her expostulation against the unfair policy was met with silence from the board.
A lengthy and earnest reasoning with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct.
Despite his father's expostulation, he decided to drop out of college.