expostulation

his expostulation was ignored during the meeting.

she expressed her expostulation about the new policy.

the teacher's expostulation fell on deaf ears.

after his expostulation, the team reconsidered their strategy.

they listened to his expostulation but didn't change their minds.

her expostulation about the unfair treatment was valid.

the expostulation from the audience prompted a discussion.

his expostulation was met with laughter instead of support.

they filed a formal expostulation against the decision.

the expostulation highlighted the need for change.