Synonyms of demurred

demurred

verb

past tense of demur

as in objected

to present an opposing opinion or argument

don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objected
• protested
• complained
• expostulated
• kicked
• excepted
• whined
• took exception
• remonstrated (with)
• took issue
• criticized
• balked
• moaned
• challenged
• quarreled
• debated
• dared
• murmured
• grumbled
• groused
• stuck
• muttered
• conflicted
• fought
• quibbled
• squawked
• disputed
• wrangled
• squabbled
• hollered
• rebelled
• screamed
• griped
• nagged
• whimpered
• bitched
• growled
• wailed
• defied
• denounced
• hassled
• disobeyed
• bleated
• beefed
• caviled
• grouched
• squealed
• grumped
• fussed
• yammered
• demonstrated
• whinged
• yowled
• grizzled
• censured
• withstood
• bellyached
• crabbed
• croaked
• carped
• caterwauled
• keened
• gagged
• repined
• yawped
• maundered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• accepted
• agreed
• sanctioned
• followed
• observed
• complied
• acquiesced
• obeyed
• advocated
• maintained
• supported
• assented
• defended
• sustained
• adhered
• upheld
• acceded
• commended
• cheered
• conformed
• minded
• championed
• applauded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demurred

Despite his eagerness to embrace AI, Tan demurred on sharing how OCBC will measure the return on its AI investment. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 July 2026

In other instances, when people have remarked on his literary leanings, Brooks has demurred. — Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

Robertson demurred, saying all that stuff is between the team and his agent, and that he was focused on trying to win the Stanley Cup. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 26 June 2026

Asked about individual performances following a 4-1 win over Paraguay to open the World Cup, Pochettino repeatedly demurred. — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 19 June 2026

When asked about joining a list of Lakers coaches that includes Jackson and Pat Riley, Redick demurred. — Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026

Asked Thursday about which specific posts his wife regretted, Mamdani demurred. — CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026

Jassy demurred, declining to take Anthropic’s side, the people said. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026

Asked if his demands constituted extortion, Jackson demurred. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026