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
Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
When asked about joining a list of Lakers coaches that includes Jackson and Pat Riley, Redick demurred.
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Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Asked Thursday about which specific posts his wife regretted, Mamdani demurred.
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CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
When the populist demagogue Willie Stark orders Burden, journalist turned gumshoe, to dig up dirt on a local judge, Burden demurs; certainly there are no skeletons in the office of the good judge.
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Brenda Wineapple,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Asked about individual performances following a 4-1 win over Paraguay to open the World Cup, Pochettino repeatedly demurred.
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Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
When asked about joining a list of Lakers coaches that includes Jackson and Pat Riley, Redick demurred.
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Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Asked Thursday about which specific posts his wife regretted, Mamdani demurred.
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CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
When the populist demagogue Willie Stark orders Burden, journalist turned gumshoe, to dig up dirt on a local judge, Burden demurs; certainly there are no skeletons in the office of the good judge.
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Brenda Wineapple,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demur
Noun
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When New England became a stop on major international trade routes, the multicultural floodgates opened and Puritan objections to things like fashion, elaborate design, lavish displays of wealth and other things deemed excessive were being continually, casually challenged.
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On Tuesday, the ELPC and other environmental groups sued the EPA over its slow response to objections to the Gary permit.
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None objected to the report, but the Farm Bureau expressed concerns about the project’s affects on surrounding farmland.
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As a senator, Johnson had particularly objected to Harry Truman having sent troops to Korea without seeking support from Congress.
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Miami, which is operating under a $209 million hard cap, would be able to use the full exception if Wiggins opts out or if Wiggins opts in but the Heat is able to offload another $4 million in salary.
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Let’s hope that George Santayana’s warning to those ignorant of history about the past repeating itself makes an exception for our present Defense Department.
Verb
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The additional time and expense are among the reasons state workers have protested the change.
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Before he was sentenced, Guo protested his treatment in jail, saying he was taken to the hospital early Monday.
Noun
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The air district is still encouraging residents to report odors to its online complaint system or by calling (800) 288-7664.
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The dietitian thought there might be a correlation, according to an internal Abbott summary of the complaint shown during Colombo’s deposition.
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Even Hakimi didn't complain, instead giving van de Ven a dap of respect.
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The document complains about trade, customs officers, juryless courts, and judges’ salaries.
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“Demur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demur. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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