demur
verb (used without object)
to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object.
had demurred
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past perfectof demur.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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While the older Oath Keepers had demurred at his most sensitive questions recently, the teenager seemed eager to impress a grizzled survival instructor.
From Salon ● Jan. 7, 2025
Weeks earlier, in an interview in England, Mr. Sargeant had demurred about the pressure of wearing the stars and stripes.
From New York Times ● May 13, 2023
Though Francis for much of his pontificate had demurred, he faced mounting pressure after Indigenous groups last year said ground-penetrating radar had located hundreds of unmarked graves near former residential schools.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 25, 2022
When I asked Garibay before the caucus what results the campaign was hoping to see in Nevada, she had demurred.
From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2020
Once Amory had demurred at the use of a word stronger still.
From A Crooked Mile by Oliver [pseud.] Onions
