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
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Marocco initially demurred, an official said, before finally acknowledging the gathering.
—Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 16 Feb. 2025
Those interviews were a rich well for Democratic lawmakers, as Patel continually dodged and demurred while responding to his past remarks.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2025
Asked if Tobias should have moved out of the way, given how slowly the collision developed, Arniel demurred.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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
Those interviews were a rich well for Democratic lawmakers, as Patel continually dodged and demurred while responding to his past remarks.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2025
Asked if Tobias should have moved out of the way, given how slowly the collision developed, Arniel demurred.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demur
Noun
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Several Republicans have already expressed objections to the legislation as approved by the House.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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Maryland parents fight for right to opt kids out of LGBTQ+ school materials The school case surrounds parents’ objections in Maryland to books with LGBTQ+ characters that Montgomery County Public Schools, which is based in the Washington metro area, added to its curriculum in 2022.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Verb
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If the employer objects, courts would be required to issue an injunction to legally bar the employee from working.—
Sam Peak,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Reese objected to Clark’s rough penalty, aggressively responded after the play, and verbally lashed out at the Fever’s star player.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
Noun
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All but one have flown atop Falcon 9s; the lone exception was GPS III SV-02, which rode a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV rocket to space in August 2019.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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This requirement effectively limits poll worker eligibility to U.S. citizens and excludes most noncitizens, with a few exceptions, such as high school students serving as student poll workers under supervision.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 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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Chicagoans have the right to protest the separation of family members by federal immigration enforcement.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The report echoes complaints shared throughout the industry, including by the world’s largest European soccer streamer, DAZN.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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According to the mother's complaint, Sekulow and his son did not want to be associated with hiring a gay man at their organization the American Center for Law and Justice, Inc (ACLJ).—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The firing after a nearly 30-year run appeared to surprise Starkey, after reports that Daltrey was not happy with the drummer’s performance at a March Royal Albert Hall gig, complaining from stage that Starkey’s loud playing was throwing him off.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 May 2025
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Many complain about a lack of tort reform, unrestricted attorney advertising or litigation funding, all of which contribute significantly to the scam.—
Robert Tyson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Demur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demur. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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