expostulate
/ɪkˈspɑstʃəˌleɪt/
verb
- To express strong disagreement or protest with someone about something they have said or done.
- The citizens expostulated with the mayor over the new tax increase.
- She expostulated with her brother about leaving the kitchen a mess.
- The teacher expostulated with the student for cheating on the test.
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