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- Dictionarydemur/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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Demur is a verb that means to express disagreement or refuse to do something. It can also be a noun that means the act of doing so. Learn how to use demur in sentences and how to pronounce it.
- English (US)
DEMUR meaning: 1. to express disagreement or refuse to do...
- Znaczenie Demur, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
DEMUR definicja: 1. to express disagreement or refuse to do...
- Traditional
DEMUR translate: 提出異議;拒絕. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Demur in Simplified Chinese
DEMUR translate: 提出异议;拒绝. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Demurrage
DEMURRAGE definition: 1. money that must be paid when a...
- Demure
DEMURE definition: 1. (especially of women) quiet and well...
- Demotivating
DEMOTIVATING definition: 1. making someone less enthusiastic...
- Cambridge English Dictionary에서의 의미
demur 의미, 정의, demur의 정의: 1. to express disagreement or...
- English (US)
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.
Demur means to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples, or to hesitate. It can also be a noun for an objection raised or a demurrer in law. See the origin, usage and examples of demur.
Demur is a verb that means to express disagreement or refuse to do something. It can also be a noun that means the act of doing so. Learn how to use demur in a sentence and how to pronounce it.
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, delay, or enter a legal objection. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word origin of demur.
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.
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.