Assent and Expostulate
Opposite meaning words
Assent
Assent verb - To give or express one's approval (as to a proposal).
Expostulate is an antonym for assent.
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
Assent is an antonym for expostulate.
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Expostulate and Assent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/assent/expostulate
Assent & Expostulate. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/assent/expostulate>.
Expostulate or Assent. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/assent/expostulate.
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