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demur

verb

/dɪˈmɜːr/

Meaning

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

She agreed to help without demur.

without demur

object, protest, hesitate, oppose, refuse

accept, agree, consent

raise a demur, agree without demur, hesitate to demur

to make or manufacture from components or raw materials

to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury

to come together from different directions; to meet at a point

to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation

to clean or dry something by rubbing it, typically with a cloth or towel

Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.