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demur
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/dɪˈmɜː/
US
/dɪˈmɜr/
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demur
noun
demurs
pl
UK
/dɪˈmɜː/
US
/dɪˈmɜr/
возражение
She accepted the proposal without demur.
Она приняла предложение без возражений.
Additional translations
протест
сомнение
Synonyms
protest
doubt
hesitation
disagreement
objection
demur
verb
demurred
Past Simple
demurred
Past Participle
demurring
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈmɜː/
US
/dɪˈmɜr/
возражать
She demurred at the suggestion to change the meeting time.
Она возразила против предложения изменить время встречи.
Additional translations
сомневаться
Synonyms
object
protest
disagree
challenge
oppose
hesitate
waver
Antonyms
agree
accept
approve
consent
Definitions
demur
noun
The action or process of objecting to or hesitating over something.
Despite his initial demur, he eventually agreed to the proposal.
A formal objection raised in a court pleading that admits the facts but contends they are insufficient in law.
Counsel entered a demur, arguing that the complaint failed to state a valid cause of action.
demur
verb
To raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.
She demurred at the suggestion of working late, citing prior commitments.
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