demur
to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object: They wanted to make him the treasurer, but he demurred.
Law. to interpose a demurrer.
Archaic. to linger; hesitate.
Origin of demur
1Other words for demur
Opposites for demur
Other words from demur
- de·mur·ra·ble, adjective
- un·de·mur·ring, adjective
Words that may be confused with demur
- demur , demure
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How to use demur in a sentence
“Not everything has a divine plan or anything,” the independent-minded Kentucky Republican demurred.
Kissy-Face The Nation: Washington’s Power Elite Smooch Bob Schieffer | Lloyd Grove | November 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAgain, I demurred, saying we saw only rebel-controlled checkpoints.
He demurred: “The overall climate of what people think about charters and school choice varies so much from city to city.”
Why Is Progressive Hero Bill de Blasio Throwing Charter Schools Out of New York City? | Conor P. Williams | March 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn every case, the school demurred or ignored any conflict with church doctrine.
Eastside Catholic: Break the Rules All You Want, Unless You’re Gay | Scott Bixby | January 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnother journalist begged him to do a sill walk live on stage then and there, but he demurred.
At first Eloise demurred, longing to accept the generous offer, and fearing that she ought not.
The Cromptons | Mary J. HolmesThe girls, Virginia included, and Tom were decidedly in favor of it, but Mr. Wilson had demurred.
The Adventure Girls at K Bar O | Clair BlankMrs. Kennedy demurred anxiously, as Genevieve was putting on her hat.
The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch | Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) PorterThe attorney-general demurred to the challenge; on which the question previously debated was re-argued.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanThis was a touch of high Spanish breeding, that quite took me by surprise—I demurred.
British Dictionary definitions for demur
/ (dɪˈmɜː) /
to raise objections or show reluctance; object
law to raise an objection by entering a demurrer
archaic to hesitate; delay
the act of demurring
an objection raised
archaic hesitation
Origin of demur
1Derived forms of demur
- demurrable, adjective
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