English dictionary

demur

/d/I/'m/[@]/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

noun.communication

Synonyms demurral demurrer

Source: WordNet 3.0
Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.

noun

Source: webster1913

take exception to

verb.communication

Examples
He demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday.

Synonyms challenge dispute except gainsay

Source: WordNet 3.0
enter a demurrer

verb.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
To linger; to stay; to tarry.

verb

Source: webster1913
To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about.

verb

Source: webster1913