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
  • With rare exceptions, EV sound is little more than an affectation.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Washington had carved out exceptions for itself and some European countries to buy Russian oil, and the Biden administration had even encouraged India to buy Russian oil under a price cap as part of a plan to stabilize the global oil market.
    — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceptions
Noun
  • Park officials, meanwhile, have long fielded scores of complaints about other head and neck injuries sustained after riding the attraction, according to internal records cited by an expert witness for a plaintiff in court filings.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Mexican diplomats have filed complaints with the Justice Department, eight attorneys general and 12 district attorneys.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of complaints
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“Demurrers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurrers. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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