as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
we accepted his offer to pay for our dinners without demur
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as in to object
to present an opposing opinion or argument
don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms
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Recent Examples of demur
Kevin Williams, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
Posey demurred on having any knowledge about quote-unquote fashion.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025
Theo challenging [Barkley] to a race in the Rose Garden after my father wisely demurred!
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Marocco initially demurred, an official said, before finally acknowledging the gathering.
—Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 16 Feb. 2025
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Verb
JetBlue demurred on commenting about the specifics of the suit.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
Posey demurred on having any knowledge about quote-unquote fashion.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025
Theo challenging [Barkley] to a race in the Rose Garden after my father wisely demurred!
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Marocco initially demurred, an official said, before finally acknowledging the gathering.
—Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demur
Noun
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The ban would make permanent temporary emergency regulations enacted last year over the objections of hemp business operators, who argue that the rules threaten the viability of California’s hemp industry.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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That objection gained force with the rise of Japan.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Immigrant advocates and many Democratic politicians strenuously object to sweeps, such as those that have happened in recent weeks at Home Depot, workplaces, and courts where migrants go to keep court appointments.—
Francine Kiefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
12 June 2025
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When the justice objected, saying that the extradition had already been approved, Castro allegedly ordered him to reverse it.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 June 2025
Noun
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There are exceptions, but there’s just no comparison.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Residents aged 18 or older are permitted to own a firearm, with some exceptions allowing 16-year-olds to acquire guns for hunting purposes.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Why are people protesting President Trump? Critics have questioned Trump’s decision to throw an expensive military parade at a time when service members, veterans and their families are being affected by cuts to federal programs and services.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The lawmakers aimed to protest a bill that could endanger Indigenous rights.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Christian Science Monitor,
5 June 2025
Noun
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That’s the first time taxes have topped the list of complaints since December 2020.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The complaint argues that CAA’s trade secrets are essential to making the company — and the industry — run.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Patterson complained about her in-laws behind their backs Erin and Simon Patterson got married in 2007 and, after splitting and reconciling multiple times over the years, separated permanently in 2015.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Occasionally, drivers call the CHP to complain — especially during rush hour.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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“Demur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demur. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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