demurrers

noun

plural of demurrer
as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent the only demurrer voiced by most music critics was that the piece was too short

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  1. objections
  2. exceptions
  3. complaints
Noun
  • Bessent's remarks came as Siluanov's first in-person appearance at the summit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 drew objections from other European leaders.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Recently, Capifali helped guide the Johnson administration through a tiff with aldermen who legalized video gambling terminals over the mayor’s objections.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of objections
Noun
  • The law includes several exceptions, including certain vehicles, medical devices and other equipment.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The rules generally require a residential site to have at least 200 feet of water frontage on Biscayne Bay, with specific exceptions for some existing lots.
    — Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of exceptions
Noun
  • Latinos Aventureros Co-Founder Sandra Salazar said complaints about trash at Wilson Creek since Hurricane Helene created friction in the area.
    — Lily Knoepp, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In lieu of bigger changes that could reduce noise complaints, many hotels now routinely hand out earplugs and eye masks.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of complaints
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“Demurrers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurrers. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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