Synonyms of demurrer

demurrer

noun

di-ˈmər-ər 

as in objection

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

the only demurrer voiced by most music critics was that the piece was too short

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demurrer

The hearing on the demurrer motion is scheduled for June 11. — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026

For those of you who don't know, demurrers challenge the legal sufficiency of the plaintiff's complaint. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 14 Jan. 2026

Perhaps, perhaps, but what is sure is that Costner has another kick at the case on the calendar for December in a demurrer hearing. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025

LaBella’s lawsuit will face another hurdle when the judge considers a separate challenge known as a demurrer in December. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025