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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
/ »åɪˈ³¾ÉœË /
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
- »å±ðˈ³¾³Ü°ù°ù²¹²ú±ô±ð, adjective
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- »å±ð·³¾³Ü°ù۲¹Â·²ú±ô±ð adjective
- ³Ü²Ôd±ð·³¾³Ü°ù۾±²Ô²µ adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of demur1
Example Sentences
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.
The principal — who demurred when asked about his schoolmate’s high school years — said the gardener always paid attention to the little things.
Becerra last week demurred when asked about his plans days after leaving his federal post.
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