Sentences with demurred
de·mur
D d - They wanted to make him the treasurer, but he demurred.
- Quietly, the foursome demurred, saying they were excited rather than intimidated by the chance to swim against the world's best.
- Apparel company representatives we talked with demurred when asked how much they are paying for the privilege of dressing a team.
- At one point he demurred but was persuaded to carry on, the prosecution said.