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Synonyms for demurral
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dih-mur-uh l |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈmɜr əl |
Top 10 synonyms for demurral
- adjournment
- agnosticism
- averseness
- bellyache
- big stink
- bind
- blackball
- cavil
- censure
- check
- clamor
- complaint
- contention
- cooling-off period
- counter-argument
- cunctation
- dawdling
- declaration
- declination
- delay
- delaying
- demur
- demurral
- demurring
- detainment
- detention
- diffidence
- dilemma
- disapprobation
- disbelief
- discontent
- discontinuation
- discredit
- disesteem
- disinclination
- dislike
- displeasure
- dispute
- disquiet
- dissatisfaction
- dissent
- dissuasion
- distrust
- doubt
- downtime
- dubiety
- dubiousness
- enigma
- equivocation
- exception
- expostulation
- faithlessness
- faltering
- fear
- filibuster
- flak
- fluctuation
- formal complaint
- fumbling
- grievance
- gripe
- grouse
- hangup
- hemming and hawing
- hesitancy
- hesitation
- hindrance
- hold-up
- holding
- holding pattern
- holdup
- holler
- howl
- impediment
- incertitude
- incredulity
- indecision
- indecisiveness
- indisposition
- interval
- irresoluteness
- irresolution
- jam
- kick
- knock
- lack of confidence
- lag
- lingering
- logjam
- loitering
- march
- misgiving
- mistrust
- moratorium
- mystery
- niggle
- nix
- objection
- obstruction
- odium
- opposition
- oscillation
- outcry
- pause
- perplexity
- postponement
- problem
- procrastination
- prorogation
- protest
- protestation
- putting off
- puzzle
- qualm
- quandary
- query
- question
- rally
- rejection
- reluctance
- remission
- remonstrance
- remonstration
- reprieve
- repugnancy
- retardation
- retardment
- revilement
- revolt
- riot
- scruple
- setback
- shilly-shally
- showstopper
- shrinking
- skepticism
- squawk
- stall
- stammering
- stay
- stink
- stop
- stoppage
- stumbling
- stuttering
- surcease
- suspense
- suspension
- suspicion
- tarrying
- tentativeness
- tie-up
- timidity
- timidness
- to-and-fro
- tumult
- turmoil
- uncertainty
- unwillingness
- vacillation
- wait
- wavering
Définition of demurral
- As in objection : noun argument, disagreement
- As in protest : noun complaint, disapproval
- As in question : noun controversy, doubt
- As in expostulation : noun objection
- As in indecisiveness : noun hesitation
- As in irresoluteness : noun hesitation
- As in irresolution : noun hesitation
- As in protestation : noun objection
- As in remonstration : noun objection
- As in retardation : noun delay
- As in tentativeness : noun hesitation
- As in timidness : noun hesitation
- As in to-and-fro : noun hesitation
- As in delay : noun deferment, interruption
- As in doubt : noun lack of faith, conviction; questioning
- As in hesitation : noun waiting; uncertainty
- The same causes of demurral existed which prevented British troops from assisting in the expulsion of the French from Rome.
- Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
Antonyms for demurral
- acceptance
- advance
- agreement
- aid
- allowance
- answer
- approval
- assistance
- beginning
- belief
- boon
- boost
- calm
- calmness
- certainty
- clarity
- compliment
- concord
- concurrence
- confidence
- consent
- contentment
- continuation
- definiteness
- dependence
- dispatch
- eagerness
- ease
- endorsement
- expedition
- faith
- flattery
- furtherance
- go
- happiness
- harmony
- hastening
- help
- hurry
- knowledge
- liberation
- peace
- perseverance
- pleasure
- praise
- promotion
- ratification
- reliance
- reply
- rush
- sanction
- satisfaction
- solution
- speed
- start
- support
- sureness
- trust
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