What does "expostulate" mean?

Expostulate: To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or intends, and urging him to make redress or to desist; to remonstrate; -- followed by with. Men expostulate with erring friends; they bring accusations against enemies who have done them a wrong. Jowett (Thuc. ). See Remonstrate.

Additional senses

  1. 2.To discuss; to examine. [Obs.] To expostulate What majesty should be, what duty is. Shak.

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