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Expostulatory

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ex·pos·tu·late  (k-spsch-lt)
intr.v. ex·pos·tu·lat·ed, ex·pos·tu·lat·ing, ex·pos·tu·lates
To reason earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct; remonstrate. See Synonyms at object.
[Latin expostulre, expostult- : ex-, intensive pref.; see ex- + postulre, to demand; see prek- in Indo-European roots.]
ex·postu·lation n.
ex·postu·lator n.
ex·postu·la·tory (-l-tôr, -tr), ex·postu·lative adj.


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With expostulatory shakes of the head and indignant glances I called his attention to the fact that I was not alone.
The Arrow of Gold by Conrad, Joseph View in context
I drew Joe away, and he immediately became placable; merely stating to me, in an obliging manner and as a polite expostulatory notice to any one whom it might happen to concern, that he were not a going to be bull-baited and badgered in his own place.
Great Expectations by Dickens, Charles View in context
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