Demur has 11 synonyms. The top synonyms for demur are combative reaction, demurral, hang off, hesitance, hesitancy, make bones about, objection, qualm of conscience and 3 more. Another word for demur is combative reaction. Browse the full list below.
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What is a synonym for demur?
A common synonym for demur is combative reaction. Other synonyms include demurral, hang off, hesitance, hesitancy.
How many synonyms does demur have?
Demur has 11 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.
What does demur mean?
(v): to linger; to stay; to tarry; to delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair Example
Definition of demur:
(v) :
to linger; to stay; to tarry; to delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair
"upon this rub, the English embassadors thought fit to demur. -
Hayward?"
(n) :
Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple
"all my demurs but double his attacks; At last he whispers, ``Do; and we go snacks. - Alexander Pope"
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Definition of demur:
(v) :
to linger; to stay; to tarry; to delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair
"upon this rub, the English embassadors thought fit to demur. -
Hayward?"
(n) :
Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple
"all my demurs but double his attacks; At last he whispers, ``Do; and we go snacks. - Alexander Pope"