01 v. i. To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or intends, and urging him to make…
imp. & p. p.
Expostulated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Expostulating
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1.
To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or intends, and urging him to make redress or to desist; to remonstrate; -- followed by with.“Men expostulate with erring friends; they bring accusations against enemies who have done them a wrong.” — Jowett (Thuc. ).
Syn.
To remonstrate; reason. See Remonstrate.