Expostulates

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To present a forceful objection or disagreement regarding a particular action or decision
2. To express earnest opposition or protest against a decision or action
3. To argue or reason with someone in order to dissuade or show disapproval of their choice

Etymology: This is an inflected form: the third-person singular present of "expostulate," so it means "he, she or it expostulates." The base verb comes from Latin "expostulare," formed from "ex-" (out, thoroughly) and "postulare" (to demand or ask), itself from "postulus," the past participle of "poscere," to ask or demand. The root idea is demanding something outright, and the English verb was borrowed in the early 1600s, initially carrying the sense of reasoning with someone or remonstrating, which still underlies the modern meaning of protesting a decision.

Synonyms: protest, remonstrate, argue

Antonyms: agree, accept