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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurring
  1. objecting
  2. protesting
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  • In a filing in federal court Monday, the BBC legal team noted that Smith is not objecting to the subpoena.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of objecting
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  • The state mandated that these policies be strengthened after large rallies and encampments protesting the ongoing war in Gaza swept through universities in 2024.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • High school and university students are demanding lower tuition fees, greater state investment in education and protesting corruption in the education system.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of protesting

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“Demurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurring. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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