Expostulation
Expostulation noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.
Usage example: despite the earnest expostulations of her friends, Jessica continued to date the foul-tempered guy
Mistrust and expostulation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mistrust" instead a noun "Expostulation".
Nearby Words: expostulated, expostulating
Mistrust
Mistrust noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.
Expostulation and mistrust are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expostulation" instead a noun "Mistrust".
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