Synonyms of demurral

demurral

noun

di-ˈmər-əl 

as in objection

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

surprisingly, she wrote the check for the parking fine without demurral

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objection
• exception
• complaint
• question
• protest
• criticism
• demur
• challenge
• remonstrance
• fuss
• demurrer
• expostulation
• difficulty
• suspicion
• stink
• dissent
• doubt
• compunction
• qualm
• dispute
• skepticism
• kick
• quibble
• cavil
• censure
• misunderstanding
• quarrel
• scruple
• uncertainty
• reluctance
• squabble
• misgiving
• argument
• debate
• disobedience
• distrust
• unease
• static
• mistrust
• defiance
• rebellion
• unwillingness
• uneasiness
• conflict
• reservation
• niggle
• dubiety
• dubitation
• incertitude
• indetermination
• distrustfulness
• mistrustfulness
• misdoubt
• hassle
• qualmishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approval
• willingness
• agreement
• sanction
• acceptance
• compliance
• acquiescence
• assent
• obedience

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demurral

Nevertheless, all systems rely upon buy-in, and every demurral helps to chip away a little at the rock on which the country has been built. — The Editors, National Review, 24 Sep. 2020

Watching Peterson, in that video, you are reminded of the many Americans who may feel refreshed by Yang’s demurrals on race. — New York Times, 23 Oct. 2019