DEMURS Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

demurs 1 of 2

noun

plural of demur

as in objections

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent we accepted his offer to pay for our dinners without demur

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demurs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of demur

as in objects

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 demurs

Verb

The filmmaker pushes her to admit her complicity in her crimes and Evans’ dealings, but Seyfried (as Holmes) demurs. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Oct. 2026 When the populist demagogue Willie Stark orders Burden, journalist turned gumshoe, to dig up dirt on a local judge, Burden demurs; certainly there are no skeletons in the office of the good judge. — Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026 Seelinger demurs again when asked how much a studio or individual might pay for this service and won’t even entertain our guesstimates, which hover in the $6,000 to $12,000 range. — Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026 Angela demurs, saying the dish is a little heavy. — Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurs

Noun

According to people familiar with discussions about the policy, Bennett’s prior objections were a message intended for his domestic political constituency.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Her objections, when raised, are dismissed quickly and easily.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of objections

Verb

Of course, even objects orders of magnitude smaller than the object that created the Chicxulub crater can pose a danger to Earth.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
There is new photography by Chris Rhodes and Edward Rollitt, while guest artists, designers, photographers, cooks and collectors have been invited to share their work, tables and objects that matter to them.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of objects

Noun

Once a hospital makes a patient’s records available through Epic’s Care Everywhere, many clinicians who work with Epic across the country can pull up those records, with some exceptions.

— Alex Rosenblat — CalMatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
Most brands top out at about $50 per bottle, with a few exceptions here and there.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of exceptions

Verb

Most of the time, Mark just flails, complains, and pouts like a giant baby, and Affleck’s twitchy, rapid-fire delivery can’t give the character any life or depth.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
China is demanding the US ease export bans on high-tech goods, like chipmaking gear; the US bitterly complains about Chinese overproduction and transhipment.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of complains

Verb

Copycat protests sprang up in other major Indian cities—Kolkata, Mumbai and Patna—lending the Gen Z protests the aura of a nationwide youth resistance that would humble Modi and force his education minister to resign.

— Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
Protest Passion Project The Climb was first unveiled by Beta Cinema at the European Film Market in February 2022, with Delevingne (Carnival Row) attached as a daredevil climber who protests against oil drilling in the Arctic by ascending The Shard.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026