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Learn “Demur”

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Demur

verb/di-MUR/

Meaning

To politely object or show unwillingness to agree.

In context

She wanted to demur, but nodded quietly instead of raising her worry.

Remember it

Demur sounds like 'de-murmur' — a soft murmur of polite disagreement rather than a loud 'no'.

Use it well

Use 'demur' for gentle, polite objection; do not confuse it with 'demure' (shy).