to make objection, esp. on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object

They wanted to make him the treasurer, but he demurred.

Law . to interpose a demurrer.

Archaic . to linger; hesitate.

the act of making objection.

an objection raised.

hesitation.

Law. Obsolete . a demurrer.

verb

accept , agree , consent , go along

verb

balk , cavil , challenge , combat , complain , deprecate , disapprove , dispute , doubt , fight , hem and haw * , hesitate , object , oppose , pause , protest , pussyfoot * , refuse , remonstrate , resist , scruple , shy , stick , stickle , strain , take exception , vacillate , wait and see * , wavernotes:demur is the verb \'to object or voice opposition\' while demure is the adjective meaning \'modest , shy\' , except , expostulate , inveigh , delay , disagree , linger , question

noun

challenge , exception , expostulation , protest , protestation , remonstrance , remonstration , squawk