demurs in English

noun
1
the action or process of objecting to or hesitating over something.
they accepted this ruling without demur
synonyms: objection protest protestation complaint dispute dissent opposition resistance reservation hesitation reluctance disinclination doubts qualms misgivings second thoughts a murmura word
verb
1
raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.
normally she would have accepted the challenge, but she demurred
synonyms: object take exceptiontake issue protest cavil dissent voice reservationsbe unwillingbe reluctant balk think twice drag one's heels refuse boggle kick up a fuss
noun
verb

Use "demurs" in a sentence

Below are sample sentences containing the word "demurs" from the English Dictionary. We can refer to these sentence patterns for sentences in case of finding sample sentences with the word "demurs", or refer to the context using the word "demurs" in the English Dictionary.

1. Brouillet demurs, preferring a sparkling Calistoga with fruit juice instead.

2. Asked if others on the Texas side of the Rio Grande handle adobe with his skill, he demurs.