demur
Definition of abbreviation (noun) -
take exception to; exceptPart of speech:
VerbForms: demurred; demurred; demurring
Example sentences with this word:
She hated animals, so when the subject of buying a cat came up, she demurred.
She was nominated to sit on the committee, but she demurred.
She said yes, but he detected a demur in her voice.
The council president called for a vote, and hearing no demur, asked for a count by the clerk.
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