Found 2 items, similar to expostulation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: expostulation expostulation n 1: the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest [syn: remonstrance, objection] 2: an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof
English → English (gcide) Definition: Expostulation Expostulation \Ex*pos`tu*la"tion\, n. [L. expostulatio.] The act of expostulating or reasoning with a person in opposition to some impropriety of conduct; remonstrance; earnest and kindly protest; dissuasion. [1913 Webster] We must use expostulation kindly. --Shak. [1913 Webster]