demur

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demur at (something)

To dispute or contest something. I'm sorry, but I demur at the suggestion that I'm not qualified for this job just because I made one mistake!

without demur

Without objection or hesitation; at once. I knew he was broke, so I thought he'd accept my offer without demur. They'll never think of you as their peer if you agree to every order they give you without demur.

demur at something

to dispute something; to challenge something. I fear I must demur at your suggestion that I am aloof and condescending. Alice demurred at the suggestion that she was late.

without deˈmur

(formal) without objecting or hesitating: They accepted without demur.

See also: demur, without

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Alloway demurs, arguing that Rosenberg "makes the impersonation and parody the mainspring of Gorky's life and art.

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Once a developer finds the land he wants to acquire and a city planning board approves the project, the CRDA simply makes a purchase offer and, if the owner demurs, asks a state court to condemn the property.

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With all the tributes, she still demurs, ``I don't want to be a pest.

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Homem, who generally remembers details better than Ileana herself, steps in politely and demurs.

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Asked to comment, Vischer demurs, quickly shifting to say "what an exciting time this is for the museum.