Demur [verb]
Definition of Demur:
disagree
Synonyms of Demur:
● Hesitate
● Waver
● Resist
● Strain
● Protest
● Scruple
● Pause
● Fight
● Doubt
● Dispute
● Cavil
● Balk
● Combat
● Object
● Stick
● Complain
● Refuse
● Shy
● Oppose
● Stickle
Opposite/Antonyms of Demur:
● Commend
● Help
● Support
● Believe
● Accept
● Go along
● Endorse
● Approve
● Agree
● Consent
● Aid
● Give in
● Praise
● Sanction
Sentence/Example of Demur:
Marie proposed that he take a walk with David, and Frederick consented without the slightest demur.
Gaston seemed to demur, but Félice overruled him imperiously.
It was arranged so, with only a little demur from Mrs. Millar, over-ruled by her husband.
She made no demur, but sat down to the piano and began to sing.
Sangiorgio had no time to demur or even to reply; he at once found himself beside the carriage.
Jesson, after some demur, consented to take the bill; and Bolland indorsed it with his own name.
She poured out a full glass, which the child drank without further demur.
She admitted him, therefore, without demur; and found he was a land surveyor, who had often been employed by Sir Hugh at Cleves.
To French readers this scene may seem a ghoulish farce: English humour accepts it from Norwegian humour without demur.
After this there was no further demur, and Katy soon stood with Helen at the door of Marian's room.