expostulate
US /ɪkˈspɑːs.tʃə.leɪt/
UK /ɪkˈspɑːs.tʃə.leɪt/
1.
membantah, menentang
express strong disapproval or disagreement
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He expostulated with the referee about the unfair decision.
Dia membantah pengadil mengenai keputusan yang tidak adil.
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The parents expostulated with the teacher about the excessive homework.
Ibu bapa membantah guru mengenai kerja rumah yang berlebihan.