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demur
[ dih-mur ]
verb (used without object)
demurred, demurring.
- to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object:
They wanted to make him the treasurer, but he demurred.
Antonyms: , , ,
- Law. to interpose a demurrer.
- Archaic. to linger; hesitate.
noun
- the act of making objection.
- an objection raised.
Synonyms: , ,
- Law: Obsolete. a demurrer.
demur
/ ɪˈɜː /
verb
- to raise objections or show reluctance; object
- law to raise an objection by entering a demurrer
- archaic.to hesitate; delay
noun
- the act of demurring
- an objection raised
- archaic.hesitation
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Derived Forms
- ˈܰ, adjective
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Other Word Forms
- ·ܰ۲· adjective
- ܲd·ܰ۾Բ adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of demur1
C13: from Old French demorer, from Latin ŧǰī to loiter, linger, from ǰī to delay, from mora a delay
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Asked which was more harrowing, Vietnam or the racing business, Shirreffs demurred.
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Asked whether they were threatening political repercussions for the supervisors, county unions demurred.
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“Thanks, but only white people can get away with drinking on the job,” Siaja demurs when Helen suggests champagne to celebrate her hiring.
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Hill demurred, and made the error of joining Arrows instead.
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Though company representatives demurred when asked about current conflicts, many said business was very much as usual.
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