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expostulate

/ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

/ɪkˈspɑːstʃəˌleɪt/

Traductions

expostulateverb

expostulated

Past Simple

expostulated

Past Participle

expostulating

Gerund

/ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

/ɪkˈspɑːstʃəˌleɪt/

protesterS’emploie surtout avec « contre » pour marquer une objection appuyée et raisonnée.

She expostulated with him about the risks of his decision.

Elle a protesté contre les risques de sa décision.

Traductions supplémentaires

expostulerLittéraire et rare.

Synonymes

expostulateverb

To express strong objection or disagreement by reasoning earnestly with someone.

She expostulated with him about the risks of his decision.

To reason or argue earnestly with someone against an intended or completed action.

The professor expostulated with the students over their lack of preparation.