Meaning of the word expostulate in English

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expostulate

US /ɪkˈspɑːs.tʃə.leɪt/
UK /ɪkˈspɑːs.tʃə.leɪt/
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Verb

1.

express strong disapproval or disagreement

Example:
He expostulated with the referee about the unfair decision.
The parents expostulated with the teacher about the excessive homework.
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