demur :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (2)

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

Verbs (1)

v. take exception to; "he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday"

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n. a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

n. the act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in his speech"

v. deem wrong or inappropriate; "I disapprove of her child rearing methods"

v. utter words of protest

v. hesitate on moral grounds; "The man scrupled to perjure himself"

v. refuse to comply

v. be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"

v. bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.

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