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

As the demurrer tells it, most of the plaintiffs had already invested in Aspiration by the time Ballmer became involved with the company in late 2021. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2026

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

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