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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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Bad Bunny demurred on touring the continental U.S. for fear of ICE raids at his shows, opting for a lengthy residence in his home territory of Puerto Rico instead.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 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

Asked by a student how he viewed the prospect of Warsh arriving at the Fed and pursuing rate cuts in the current environment, Powell demurred.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

No thanks, I demurred, I already have an accountant in Chicago.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman