Demurring
Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɜːrɪŋ/
Demurring (verb)
- to politely express disagreement or hesitation about something
- to raise an objection in a legal context, often questioning the validity of something
Examples
- She was demurring when asked to join the committee.
- He kept demurring about the proposed changes.
Common collocations: politely demur, demur at a suggestion, demur to a ruling, legal demur