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To complain or raise objections
“I must respectfully demur to the idea that this is in line with traditional farmhouse offerings.”
To be hesitant or show reluctance
“It is true that at least one of the small states did demur for a while to entering the federation.”
To suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of conduct
To dodge something, such as a question, task or duty
To disagree with or dispute
To shy away from, or have misgivings about
To refuse or say no to
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
To recant or reverse one's prior position or opinion
To disagree with on an issue
To object to
Calls to prove or justify something
“Prudie has long felt that the reflexive, polite demur is not necessary when people are impertinently out of line, either with their advice or their questions.”
Plural for the action of hesitating or being reluctant over something
“Eliza's defense of her virtue, and her demur at the idea of marrying Higgins, is one with her desire for autonomy and her right to self-expression.”
Plural for the holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held
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