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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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The superstar demurred on performing in the continental U.S. because of the raids, instead performing a lengthy Puerto Rican residency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Asked by a student how he viewed the prospect of Warsh arriving at the Fed and pursuing rate cuts in the current environment, Powell demurred.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But other Australian states have demurred from similar actions.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Bad Bunny demurred on touring the mainland U.S. to support his smash 2025 LP “Debi Tirar Mas Fotos,” citing the threat his large Latino fan base would face from ICE raids at concerts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

“It is not likely the Old Lord can sell all the land of his family without the agreement of his sons,” he demurred.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck