demurred

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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Last month, a panel of outside judges demurred on taking employment action against the ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Japan has so far demurred, citing legal obstacles to venturing into a war zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Ellison demurred when asked whether Trump would embrace him as CNN’s owner, given the president’s past criticisms of the network.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

In a meeting with the media, she demurred when asked when Russians would be welcomed back.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

"He was too kind," she demurred, trying to remain modest and calm, though her heart was singing.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin