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Demur

noun
/dɪˈmɜː/
Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounStop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
2.verbTo linger; to stay; to tarry
3.verbTo 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.
4.verbTo scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk
"I demur to that statement."
5.verbTo interpose a demurrer.
6.verbTo suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about
7.verbTo cause delay to; to put off

Synonyms

demurralexceptdemurrerobjectremorateleavedubitatedeferstopstayhang behinddelay

Rhymes With

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspur
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