demur

[dih-mur] / dɪˈmɜr /

VERB

disagree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hesitate vacillate waver

STRONG

balk cavil challenge combat complain deprecate disapprove dispute doubt fight object oppose pause protest pussyfoot refuse remonstrate resist scruple shy stick stickle strain

WEAK

hem and haw take exception wait and see

Antonyms

STRONG

accept agree aid approve believe commend consent endorse give in go along help praise sanction support surrender

Example Sentences

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Witkoff demurred, as he traveled too much to use the cumbersome system.

From The Wall Street Journal

I demur, along with members of the British royal family apparently.

From Los Angeles Times

Asked about Texas, she demurred, saying she was focused on California.

From Los Angeles Times

As for thoughts of his legacy, he demurs.

From Los Angeles Times

However, when asked about changes at the federal level, he demurred.

From Los Angeles Times