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- [dih-mur]
- /dɪˈmɜr/
- /dɪˈmɜːr/
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- [dih-mur]
- /dɪˈmɜr/
Definitions of demur word
- verb demur If you demur, you say that you do not agree with something or will not do something that you have been asked to do. 3
- verb demur to raise an objection by entering a demurrer 3
- verb demur to hesitate; delay 3
- noun demur the act of demurring 3
- noun demur an objection raised 3
- noun demur hesitation 3
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Origin of demur
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English demuren < Anglo-French demurer, Old French demorer < Latin dēmorārī to linger, equivalent to dē- de- + morārī to delay, derivative of mora delay
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Parts of speech for Demur
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demur popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demur
verb demur
- hesitate — to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination: She hesitated to take the job.
- vacillate — to waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute: His tendency to vacillate makes him a poor leader.
- waver — to sway to and fro; flutter: Foliage wavers in the breeze.
- pussyfoot — to go or move in a stealthy or cautious manner.
- disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
noun demur
- lamentation — the act of lamenting or expressing grief.
- counterargument — A counterargument is an argument that makes an opposing point to another argument.
- self-condemnation — the act of condemning.
- remonstration — to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
- reconsideration — to consider again, especially with a view to change of decision or action: to reconsider a refusal.
Antonyms for demur
verb demur
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- give in — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
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