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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

    Demur can be a verb meaning to object or hesitate, or a noun meaning an objection or hesitation. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and legal usage of demur from Merriam-Webster.

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

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

  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.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.

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

    Demur means to say that you do not agree with something or will not do something that you have been asked to do. It can also mean to hesitate, object, or enter a demurrer in law. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word origin.

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

    Demur means to make objection, take exception, or hesitate. It is often confused with demure, which means shy or modest. See synonyms, examples, and legal terms related to demur.