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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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Last month, a panel of outside judges demurred on taking employment action against the ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In a meeting with the media, she demurred when asked when Russians would be welcomed back.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Reform's only current MS, Laura Anne Jones, has demurred when asked if she would want to be leader - but also has a recent suspension from the Senedd on her CV.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Both demurred, though one sent a thank-you note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

“I wouldn’t know, I’m sure,” Mrs. Penworthy demurred.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood