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Definitions of demurring word
- noun demurring Present participle of demur. 1
- noun demurring demurral. 0
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Parts of speech for Demurring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demurring popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
demurring usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demurring
adjective demurring
- unaccommodating — easy to deal with; eager to help or please; obliging.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- against the grain — contrary to one's feelings, nature, wishes, etc.; irritating or displeasing
- reluctant — unwilling; disinclined: a reluctant candidate.
- unwilling — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
noun demurring
- counterargument — A counterargument is an argument that makes an opposing point to another argument.
- remonstration — to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
- demurral — the act or an instance of demurring
- objection — a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.
- protestation — the act of protesting or affirming.
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Matching words
- Words starting with d
- Words starting with de
- Words starting with dem
- Words starting with demu
- Words starting with demur
- Words starting with demurr
- Words starting with demurri
- Words starting with demurrin
- Words starting with demurring
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