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- DictionaryDe·mur/dəˈmər/
verb
- 1. raise doubts or objections or show reluctance: "normally she would have accepted the challenge, but she demurred"
noun
- 1. the action or process of objecting to or hesitating over something: "they accepted this ruling without demur"
Whether you object, politely disagree, or hesitate, you demur. If Aunt Tilly offers to knit you a sweater, you might politely demur, being reluctant to accept. When she describes the bunnies she plans for the sweater, you would want to strongly demur, explaining that you are moving to Texas next week and will no longer need sweaters.
The meaning of DEMUR is to take exception : object —often used with to or at. How to use demur in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Demur.
DEMUR definition: 1. to express disagreement or refuse to do something: 2. the act of expressing disagreement or of…. Learn more.
Demur definition: to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object. See examples of DEMUR used in a sentence.
1. to raise objections or show reluctance; object. 2. (Law) law to raise an objection by entering a demurrer. 3. archaic to hesitate; delay. n. 4. the act of demurring. 5. an objection raised. 6. archaic hesitation.
DEMUR meaning: 1. to express disagreement or refuse to do something: 2. the act of expressing disagreement or of…. Learn more.
To hesitate because of one's doubts or objections; have scruples; object. To enter a demurrer. To delay. To deny the legal sufficiency of an adversary’s claim, without admitting or denying the truth of the underlying facts, usually on a technical legal basis rather than the merits of the claim; to file a demurrer.
1. to raise objections or show reluctance; object. 2. law. to raise an objection by entering a demurrer. 3. archaic. to hesitate; delay. noun also: demurral (dɪˈmʌrəl ) 4. the act of demurring.
Definition of demur verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A complete guide to the word "DEMUR": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
