as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
we accepted his offer to pay for our dinners without demur
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in objects
to present an opposing opinion or argument
don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of demurs
Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Angela demurs, saying the dish is a little heavy.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Seelinger demurs again when asked how much a studio or individual might pay for this service and won’t even entertain our guesstimates, which hover in the $6,000 to $12,000 range.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Angela demurs, saying the dish is a little heavy.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurs
Noun
-
Under pressure from neighborhood residents who called the property an eyesore, the City Council ordered the building’s demolition in November, over the objections of attorneys for CVS and an unnamed property owner whose identity has been obscured behind property records.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2026
-
State officials have euthanized a bear who swiped a woman in Monrovia over the weekend despite objections from city officials who asked that the female bear and her two cubs be relocated to the Angeles National Forest.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
If even one property owner objects, the city requires a public hearing before anything can proceed.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
-
Pashaei objects to the alleged silencing and retaliation against American female athletes who have spoken up for the protection of women's sports from biological male trans athletes.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
But even here, there are exceptions, as with this spinach and sausage version loosely inspired by the infamous extra-crispy two-sheet lasagna from New York’s Rolo’s.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
-
But in a 6-2 decision, the high court sided with Wong; citing the 14th Amendment, a majority of justices affirmed that everyone born in the United States – regardless of the citizenship or nationality of their parents – are automatic citizens, with rare and narrow exceptions.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Everyone complains about how expensive EVs are.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
-
At the same time, the Brighton captain, Pascal Gross, complains to referee Chris Kavanagh.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Then that correction gets a correction from Andy, who protests that Lisa was really only a villain her last year of Housewives.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
-
The 46-year-old attorney frequently protests at Broadview and also volunteers as a rapid responder, reporting on federal agents’ activities in neighborhoods.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Demurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurs. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
