as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
we accepted his offer to pay for our dinners without demur
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as in to object
to present an opposing opinion or argument
don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms
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Recent Examples of demur
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
Trump has so far demurred when asked about the possibility of pardoning Maxwell, whom he was known to socialize with in the 1990s and early 2000s.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Made flesh by the choreographer, the encounter between the ardent god and a demurring nymph—by divine intervention turned into a laurel tree within his reach—gains sentient human value, following an emotional arc that for Gill reigns over the specifics of narrative.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Jones demurred Wednesday when asked by a reporter whether White was explicitly targeted due to his affiliation with Infowars as alleged by the Austin website's founder, Alex Jones.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Verb
For this reason, when asked for details about the future of the brand, Guerra demurred.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
Trump has so far demurred when asked about the possibility of pardoning Maxwell, whom he was known to socialize with in the 1990s and early 2000s.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Made flesh by the choreographer, the encounter between the ardent god and a demurring nymph—by divine intervention turned into a laurel tree within his reach—gains sentient human value, following an emotional arc that for Gill reigns over the specifics of narrative.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Jones demurred Wednesday when asked by a reporter whether White was explicitly targeted due to his affiliation with Infowars as alleged by the Austin website's founder, Alex Jones.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demur
Noun
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The objections that stopped earlier attempts are now dissolving.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Libraries received only 12 formal objections since 2021 Changes brought by the supervisors' stand in contrast to how library administrators historically have dealt with book objections.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The White House objected to several past and present exhibits, including some not currently on display.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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An untrained defendant has no knowledge of the substantive law, the Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Rules of Evidence, or how to protect the record for appeal by objecting.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The only exception was the 2019 AFCON quarter-final, when Troost-Ekong struck an 89th-minute winner for the Super Eagles.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The sole exception to the rule of the total privacy of color experience can be found in the television of the Gilligan’s Island era.—
Scott Stossel,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When Peru's congress suddenly upgraded Santa Rosa's status from village to town, giving it a larger government presence, Colombia President Gustavo Petro flew to Leticia to protest.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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London — Large crowds of people protesting the British government’s decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action gathered in London’s Parliament Square on Saturday, in a show of continuing support since it was designated as a terror organization in July.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But a butt dial revealed the truth about what actually happened, the complaint alleges.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The site provides links to 14 private and government groups that accept and act on complaints, including the FBI, the Better Business Bureau, the Social Security Administration, AARP, the SEC, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On a StudBudz stream, Courtney Williams complained about having to share space at the team’s practice area, particularly when players and other attendees of the recreation center need to shower.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Roman complains about pain in his feet, and Dennis offers him a foot massage.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Demur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demur. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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