Demurring

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɜːrɪŋ/

Demurring (verb)

  1. to politely express disagreement or hesitation about something
  2. 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

Synonyms of Demurring

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Demurring

  • when someone accepts or consents
  • when someone gives permission