Accede and Expostulate
Opposite meaning words
Accede
Accede verb - To give or express one's approval (as to a proposal).
Expostulate is an antonym for accede.
Expostulate
Expostulate verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Usage example: the concerned parents tried to expostulate with their daughter when she announced her intention to live on her own in New York City
Accede is an antonym for expostulate.
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Expostulate and Accede. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/accede/expostulate
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