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    demur
    /dɪˈməː/

    verb

    • 1. raise objections or show reluctance: "normally she would have accepted the challenge, but she demurred"

    noun

    • 1. the action of objecting to or hesitating over something: "they accepted this ruling without demur"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEMUR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DEMUR definition: 1. to express disagreement or refuse to do something: 2. the act of expressing disagreement or of…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › demurDemur Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of DEMUR is to take exception : object —often used with to or at. How to use demur in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Demur.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEMUR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    to express disagreement or refuse to do something: The lawyer requested a break in the court case, but the judge demurred. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Arguing & disagreeing. a bone of contention idiom. agent provocateur. aggressor. alienated. argue with someone. argumentatively. bone. conflict. differ. flame. hammer.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › demurDemur - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Whether you object, politely disagree, or hesitate, you demur. If Aunt Tilly offers to knit you a sweater, you might politely demur, being reluctant to accept. When she describes the bunnies she plans for the sweater, you would want to strongly demur, explaining that you are moving to Texas next week and will no longer need sweaters.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › demurDEMUR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Demur definition: to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object. See examples of DEMUR used in a sentence.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › demurDemur - definition of demur by The Free Dictionary

    1. to raise objections or show reluctance; object. 2. (Law) law to raise an objection by entering a demurrer. 3. archaic to hesitate; delay. n. 4. the act of demurring. 5. an objection raised. 6. archaic hesitation.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEMUR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you demur, you say that you do not agree with something or will not do something that you have been asked to do.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdemur verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of demur verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordDEMUR - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    Definitions of 'demur' 1. If you demur, you say that you do not agree with something or will not do something that you have been asked to do. [formal] [...] 2. See without demur [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'demur' British English: dɪmɜːʳ American English: dɪmɜr. More. Conjugations of 'demur' present simple: I demur, you demur [...]

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › demurdemur | meaning of demur in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    demur meaning, definition, what is demur: to express doubt about or opposition to ...: Learn more.