🤔demur

verb
/dɪˈmɜːr/

Meaning

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

Example Sentences

She agreed to help without demur.

Example Expressions

without demur

Synonyms

object, protest, hesitate, oppose, refuse

Antonyms

accept, agree, consent

Collocations

raise a demur, agree without demur, hesitate to demur

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To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.

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