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demur Antonyms

Opposite of demur

Because the opposite of demur shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.

Usage Example

"Normally she would have accepted the invitation immediately, but this time she demurred."

Strongest
agree
accept
consent
Strong
assent
acquiesce
comply
concur

• noun (Context 2)

The action of raising objections or showing reluctance, most commonly used in the negative phrase 'without demur'.

Usage Example

"They accepted the revised contract terms without acceptance."

Strongest
acceptance
agreement
Strong
assent
compliance
consent
acquiescence

• verb (Context 3)

To enter a formal objection to an opponent's point or pleading as legally irrelevant or insufficient (in law).

Usage Example

"Defense counsel chose to concede to the indictment on the grounds that it failed to state an offense."

Strong
concede

Similar words to demur

Words similar to demur shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

objection
object
balk
protest
hesitation
hesitate
complaint
cavil
See all synonyms of demur

• Nearby Words

demotivate
demotivation
demountable
demur
demure
demurely
demureness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Demur. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/demur
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