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    de·mur
    [dəˈmər]
    verb
    demur (verb) · demurs (third person present) · demurred (past tense) · demurred (past participle) · demurring (present participle)
    1. raise doubts or objections or show reluctance:
      "normally she would have accepted the challenge, but she demurred"
      • law
        dated
        put forward a demurrer.
    noun
    demur (noun)
    1. the action or process of objecting to or hesitating over something:
      "they accepted this ruling without demur"
    Origin
    Middle English (in the sense ‘linger, delay’): from Old French demourer (verb), demeure (noun), based on Latin de- ‘away, completely’ + morari ‘delay’.
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    verb
    1. raise doubts or objections or show reluctance:
      object
      protest
      cavil
      dissent
      balk
      hesitate
      think twice
      hang back
      refuse
      boggle
      kick up a fuss
      raise objections
      take exception
      take issue
      lodge a protest
      raise doubts
      express doubt
      express reluctance
      express reservations
      express misgivings
      be unwilling
      be reluctant
      drag one's heels
      be cagey
      kick up a stink
      noun
      1. the action or process of objecting to or hesitating over something:
        objection
        protest
        protestation
        complaint
        dispute
        dissent
        carping
        cavilling
        recalcitrance
        opposition
        resistance
        reservation
        hesitation
        reluctance
        unwillingness
        disinclination
        doubts
        qualms
        misgivings
        second thoughts
        a word
        niggling
        griping
        grousing
        boggling
        demurrers
        demurral
        lack of enthusiasm
        a murmur
        a peep
        a sound
       

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      What is the difference between demur and demure?
      Demur (which sort of rhymes with defer) is a verb that means "to object" and a noun that means "an act or instance of objecting." Demure (which sort of rhymes with impure) is an adjective that means "reserved, modest." No pictures at this time, please. These words look mighty similar, and it can be easy to use one where you mean to use the other.

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      What does demur mean?
      提出異議, 拒絕… 提出异议, 拒绝… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! DEMUR definition: 1. to express disagreement or refuse to do something: 2. the act of expressing disagreement or of….

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      How many meanings does the verb demur have?
      There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb demur, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised. How common is the verb demur?

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      What do you mean by demurring?
      An act or instance of demurring. An objection raised or exception taken. Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple. All my demurs but double his attacks; At last he whispers, ``Do; and we go snacks. - Alexander Pope.

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      Is demure a noun or adjective?
      It also functions as a noun, with its most common meaning being "an act or an instance of objecting; protest," as in: Mabel accepted Harry's rejoinder without demur, but with, it seemed to him, a decidedly smug look on her face. Meanwhile, there's demure. It's an adjective, and it rhymes (sort of) with secure play .

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      What is a demurrer in English?
      To voice opposition; object. Demurred at the suggestion. To hesitate because of one's doubts or objections; have scruples; object. To enter a demurrer. To delay.

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    3. To make an objection
      Demur definition: to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object.

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      the act of expressing disagreement or of refusing to do something: She agreed to his request without demur.

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