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
MacDonald at least clues in to my ignorance, but also demurs.
Scotland’s ‘Yes’ Campaign and the Myth of Scottish Equality | Noah Caldwell | September 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“When I was single that was the headline, now I am married with three children,” he demurs, laughing.
What accounts for this gender role reversal, in which Vanessa pursues and Louie demurs?
Needless to say, SNL's Hagel demurs and, as such, McCain regrets that he can't support the nomination.
When Prince Hal tells Falstaff that “thou owest God a death,” he demurs.
She demurs to removal, but goes in the end on condition that all present shall come and see dolly galvanised at an early date.
Somehow Good | William de MorganDemurs of law process imposed checks upon the uncharitable haste of the odium theologicum.
Small wonder that the terrified youngster is loath to go up to the loft to bed alone that night and demurs to the demand.
The Supernatural in Modern English Fiction | Dorothy ScarboroughMajor has contended for its being the work of Da Vinci himself, but Nordenskild demurs.
She turned at that, and walked back to the inn, nose in air, but thereafter there were no more demurs.
Big Game | Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
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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