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demur Synonyms

Another word for demur

Choosing another word for demur depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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
object
balk
Strong
hesitate
protest
cavil
quibble
waver
scruple
remonstrate

• 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 objection."

Strongest
objection
protest
Strong
complaint
hesitation
reluctance
qualm
scruple
misgiving
remonstrance

• 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 object to the indictment on the grounds that it failed to state an offense."

Strong
object
challenge
contest

Opposites of demur

The opposite of demur shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

agree
consent
agreement
acceptance
accept
assent
acquiesce
concede
See all opposites of demur

• Nearby Words

demotivate
demotivation
demountable
demur
demure
demurely
demureness

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