as in objecting
to present an opposing opinion or argument
don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms
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protesting
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Animal rights activists protesting the new menu mobbed the restaurant’s Echo Park location several months later in June.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025 -
No, it was also heavily bombed by those protesting its very up-front feminist messaging.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Demurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurring. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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