What is another word for Expostulatory?

Pronunciation: [ɛkspˌɒstjʊlˈe͡ɪtəɹˌi] (IPA)

Expostulatory is an adjective that refers to the act of expressing strong disapproval or disagreement. When you express your dissent in a firm manner, you are expostulating. Synonyms of expostulatory include admonitory, cautionary, rebuking, chiding, reproaching, scolding, warning, berating, reprimanding, remonstrant, and reproofing. These words have similar connotations to expostulatory and are often used interchangeably. For instance, you may reprimand someone for their behavior, warn them about the potential risks, or caution them about the consequences of their actions. So, if you want to articulate your disapproval, use these synonyms and choose the one that best fits the context you wish to use it in.

Usage examples for Expostulatory

Usually quiet and well-ordered, its customary stillness was broken by a confused, Expostulatory murmur of voices, above which rose a strident, angry bellow, like that of a maddened wild beast.
"The Crevice"
William John Burns and Isabel Ostrander
It was evident that the men were disconcerted, and an Expostulatory murmur rose from them.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton
I wrote him an Expostulatory letter, which evidently made no impression at all, and which he possibly might send you if you had the curiosity to apply.
"The Letters of William James, Vol. II"
William James

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