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demur
[ dih-mur ]
verb (used without object)
- to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object:
They wanted to make him the treasurer, but he demurred.
Antonyms: , , ,
- Law. to interpose a demurrer.
- Archaic. to linger; hesitate.
noun
- the act of making objection.
- an objection raised.
Synonyms: , ,
- Law: Obsolete. a demurrer.
demur
/ ɪˈɜː /
verb
- to raise objections or show reluctance; object
- law to raise an objection by entering a demurrer
- archaic.to hesitate; delay
noun
- the act of demurring
- an objection raised
- archaic.hesitation
Derived Forms
- ˈܰ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·ܰ۲· adjective
- ܲd·ܰ۾Բ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of demur1
Example Sentences
Asked whether they were threatening political repercussions for the supervisors, county unions demurred.
“Thanks, but only white people can get away with drinking on the job,” Siaja demurs when Helen suggests champagne to celebrate her hiring.
Hill demurred, and made the error of joining Arrows instead.
Though company representatives demurred when asked about current conflicts, many said business was very much as usual.
When, just after the 2019 Oscars, friends suggested they use it in a video to bring attention to the Lady Gaga connection, Chung demurred.
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