demurred

VERB

disagree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hesitate vacillate waver

STRONG

balk cavil challenge combat complain deprecate disapprove dispute doubt fight object oppose pause protest pussyfoot refuse remonstrate resist scruple shy stick stickle strain

WEAK

hem and haw take exception wait and see

Antonyms

STRONG

accept agree aid approve believe commend consent endorse give in go along help praise sanction support surrender

Example Sentences

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When asked about joining a list of Lakers coaches that includes Jackson and Pat Riley, Redick demurred.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Hilton demurred when I asked if he agreed with everything his pals on the City Council have done over the years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

But other Australian states have demurred from similar actions.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Japan has so far demurred, citing legal obstacles to venturing into a war zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

“It is not likely the Old Lord can sell all the land of his family without the agreement of his sons,” he demurred.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck