Synonyms for demurring

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dih-mur

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈmɜr

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Définition of demurring

Origin : c.1200, "to linger, tarry, delay," from Old French demorer "delay, retard," from Latin demorari "to linger, loiter, tarry," from de- (see de-) + morari "to delay," from mora "a pause, delay" (see moratorium). Main modern sense of "raise objections" is first attested 1630s. Related: Demurred; demurring.

verb disagree

Example sentences :

This, after demurring, Oliver gave, and offered to resign also from the lieutenant-governorship.
Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French

But he stopped her, and in spite of her demurring carried her off.
Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 26, August, 1880 » by Various

They bullied him—they talked him down, demurring mildly, but firmly.
Extract from : « Eben Holden » by Irving Bacheller

For an hour Stenovics had made a show of demurring; then he bowed to the national will.
Extract from : « Sophy of Kravonia » by Anthony Hope

I felt like demurring, but Mr. Wallingford readily consented.
Extract from : « The Allen House » by T. S. Arthur

“I suppose that they say de mer because they feel like demurring,” said Jo glibly.
Extract from : « The Frontier Boys in the Sierras » by Wyn Roosevelt

After some demurring, Burleigh was persuaded to begin his yarn.
Extract from : « Harvard Stories » by Waldron Kintzing Post

He set her down now, and seemed to be demurring about her horse.
Extract from : « The Red Symbol » by John Ironside

I had nothing to gain by demurring, and so, after another word or two, it was arranged.
Extract from : « Under the Red Robe » by Stanley Weyman

Whereat Ethel was demurring, when Dr. May came forth, and declared he should take her himself.
Extract from : « The Daisy Chain » by Charlotte Yonge

Antonyms for demurring

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