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exclamation vs expostulation

expostulation vs exclamation

exclamation and expostulation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exclamation Yes No No No
expostulation Yes No No No
As nouns, expostulation is a hyponym of exclamation; that is, expostulation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exclamation:
  • exclamation: an abrupt excited utterance
  • expostulation: an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof
Other hyponyms of exclamation include deuce, devil, dickens, ejaculation, interjection.
exclamation (noun) expostulation (noun)
an abrupt excited utterance the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
an exclamatory rhetorical device an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof
a loud complaint or protest or reproach
Difference between exclamation and expostulation

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