Expostulation and Reservation

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

Reservation and expostulation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reservation" instead a noun "Expostulation".

Nearby Words: expostulated, expostulating

Reservation

Reservation noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

Expostulation and reservation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expostulation" instead a noun "Reservation".

Nearby Words: reserve, reserved, reserving
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