Expostulation and Obedience

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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

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Obedience is an antonym for expostulation.

Nearby Words: expostulated, expostulating

Obedience noun - A bending to the authority or control of another.

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Expostulation is an antonym for obedience.

Nearby Words: obedient, obediently

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