Expostulation and Scolding

Expostulation

Expostulation noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.

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

Nearby Words: expostulated, expostulating

Scolding

Scolding noun - Rebuking a person harshly.
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Synonyms for Scolding

Expostulation and scolding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expostulation" instead a noun "Scolding".

Nearby Words: scold, scolded
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