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demurral

de·mur·ral
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-mur-uh l]
    • /dɪˈmɜr əl/
    • /dɪmˈʌrəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-mur-uh l]
    • /dɪˈmɜr əl/

Definitions of demurral word

  • noun demurral the act or an instance of demurring 3
  • noun demurral an act or instance of demurring; a demur. 1
  • noun demurral The action of demurring. 1
  • noun demurral The act of demurring. 0
  • noun demurral (law) A formal objection. 0

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Origin of demurral

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; demur + -al2

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Parts of speech for Demurral

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

demurral popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

demurral usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for demurral

noun demurral

  • stoppage — an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.
  • lag — netlag
  • setback — Surveying. the interval by which a chain or tape exceeds the length being measured.
  • moratorium — a suspension of activity: a moratorium on the testing of nuclear weapons.
  • postponement — to put off to a later time; defer: He has postponed his departure until tomorrow.

Antonyms for demurral

noun demurral

  • continuation — The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping.
  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
  • assistance — If you give someone assistance, you help them do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
  • liberation — the act of liberating or the state of being liberated.
  • furtherance — the act of furthering; promotion; advancement.

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