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Demur synonyms and antonyms

dĭ-mûr'

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object (related)
Whitgift
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disagree
(Intransitive) To not agree (suit).
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dispute
To oppose in any way; resist
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oppose (related)
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand.
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support (related)
Financial or other help.
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challenge
To have due claim to; call for:
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complain (related)
To find fault; declare annoyance
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delay
To put off to a future time; postpone
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doubt
(Archaic) To hesitate
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hesitate
To be reluctant; not be sure that one should
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linger
(Intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
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pause
To cease or suspend the action of temporarily; stop for an interim:
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protest
To express disapproval; object; dissent
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question
To ask questions.
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resist
(Intransitive) To oppose.
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scruple
To hesitate as a result of conscience or principle:
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vacillate
To change between one state and another; fluctuate:
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agree (antonym)
To accept or support a policy or program:
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accept (antonym)
(Intransitive) To receive something willingly.
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consent (antonym)
To agree (to do something)
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go along (antonym)
To participate, cooperate, or conform.
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except
To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
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expostulate
To say in protest; object:
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inveigh
The definition of inveigh is to rant against something, or to speak or write about something with great hostility.
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remonstrate
(Intransitive, chiefly historical) Specifically, to lodge an official objection (especially by means of a remonstrance) with a monarch or other ruling body.
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kick
(Informal) To object strongly; complain; grumble
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squawk
To report an infraction; to rat on or tattle; to disclose a secret.
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exception
(Law) A formal protest against a ruling of the trial court on a question of law, such as the admissibility of a certain piece of evidence, to make clear for the record that the issue is being preserved for a potential appeal.
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expostulation
(Uncountable) A comment of earnest reasoning meant to dissuade or remonstrate.
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objection
A statement presented in opposition:
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protestation
A protest; objection
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remonstrance
An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.
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set up a squawk
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take-exception
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demurral
The act of demurring, especially a mild, polite, or considered expression of opposition.
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demurrer
An objection; demur
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recant (related)
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sneer (related)
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flinch (related)
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Demur Sentence Examples

  • The Koreans did not accept the restoration of Japanese influence without demur.

  • After some demur, the poet consented to accept it, but added, "For my own part, I shall regret my simple name all my life."

  • He said the costs would be borne by the Home budget, and Council did not demur.

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