Demur - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˈmɜːr|  American pronunciation of the word demur
Brit.  |dɪˈmɜː|  British pronunciation of the word demur

noun

- (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings (syn: demurrer)

verb

- take exception to (syn: except)
he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday
- enter a demurrer

Extra examples

She suggested that he would win easily, but he demurred, saying he expected the election to be close.

...don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms...

...we accepted his offer to pay for our dinners without demur...

After a little demur, he accepted the offer.

My host at first demurred but I insisted.

They demurred politely, but finally agreed to stay.

I agreed to this without demur.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: demur
he/she/it: demurs
present participle: demurring
past tense: demurred
past participle: demurred
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