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demur

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of demur

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
  • We accepted his offer to pay for our dinners without demur.
Synonyms of demur

challenge, complaint, demurral, demurrer, difficulty, exception, expostulation, fuss, kick, objection, protest, question, remonstrance, stink
Words Related to demur

compunction, doubt, misgiving, qualm, scruple

cavil, quibble

argument, conflict, debate, dispute, quarrel, squabble

censure, criticism

defiance, disobedience, rebellion

distrust, distrustfulness, dubiety, incertitude, indetermination, misdoubt, mistrust, mistrustfulness, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty

qualmishness, unease, uneasiness

reluctance, unwillingness
Near Antonyms of demur

willingness

approval, sanction

acceptance, acquiescence, agreement, assent

compliance, obedience

Synonym Discussion of demur

qualm, scruple, compunction, demur mean a misgiving about what one is doing or going to do. qualm implies an uneasy fear that one is not following one's conscience or better judgment.
    • no qualms about plagiarizing
scruple implies doubt of the rightness of an act on grounds of principle.
    • no scruples against buying stolen goods
compunction implies a spontaneous feeling of responsibility or compassion for a potential victim.
    • had compunctions about lying
demur implies hesitation caused by objection to an outside suggestion or influence.
    • accepted her decision without demur

demur

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of demur

to present an opposing opinion or argument
  • Don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms.
Synonyms of demur

except, expostulate, object, protest, remonstrate (with)
Words Related to demur

cavil, quibble

challenge, dare, defy, fight

conflict, debate, dispute, hassle, quarrel, squabble, wrangle

beef, bellyache, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, keen, moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, yawp (or yaup), yowl

balk, gag, stick

censure, criticize, denounce

disobey, rebel, withstand

demonstrate
Phrases Synonymous with demur

take exception, take issue
Near Antonyms of demur

approve, sanction

accept

accede, acquiesce, agree, assent

adhere, comply, conform, follow, mind, obey, observe

advocate, champion, defend, maintain, support, sustain, uphold

applaud, cheer, commend

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