expostulate|expostulated

父亲极力劝阻儿子不要深夜外出。

The father ___expostulated with his son about going out late at night.

他据理力争，反对这个不合理的决定。

He ___expostulated against the unfair decision with logical arguments.

老师严肃地劝诫学生不要在课堂上使用手机。

The teacher ___expostulated with the student about using a phone in class.