CEFR C1

demurring

verb

Meaning

Raise doubts or objections, or show reluctance.

Examples

She demurred at the suggestion that she should pay for everyone's meal.
Though he wanted to accept, he felt compelled to demur, citing his prior commitments.

Synonyms: object, protest, scruple, balk

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demurring (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɜːr/

Definition

Raise doubts or objections, or show reluctance.

Examples

She demurred at the suggestion that she should pay for everyone's meal.
Though he wanted to accept, he felt compelled to demur, citing his prior commitments.

How to Use demurring

demur at (prepositional phrase): To object or show reluctance to something. — "He demurred at the idea of working overtime without extra pay."
demur from (prepositional phrase): To refrain from doing something due to hesitation or objection. — "She demurred from making a hasty decision, preferring to think it over."

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