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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 more about its usage, pronunciation and translations with Cambridge Dictionary.
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 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.
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 definition: to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object. See examples of DEMUR used in a sentence.
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.
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.
