DEMURRING Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

demurring

verb

present participle of demur

as in objecting

to present an opposing opinion or argument don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms

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Recent Examples of demurring After initially demurring, a spokesman said after publication that the drug was not for the president. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 June 2026

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Nathan Hochman’s handling of the case, objecting to the statements his office released earlier this year.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Her crime was objecting, out loud, when another performer railed against Israel from a stage.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

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Student groups protesting since mid-September through school blockades have urged supporters to join them.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
In ⁠France, high-school students have been protesting for weeks to demand more teachers and better facilities, a campaign that looks to be spreading to other population groups.

— Reuters, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026

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