Synonyms of demurred

demurred

verb

past tense of demur

as in objected

to present an opposing opinion or argument

don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objected
• protested
• complained
• expostulated
• kicked
• excepted
• whined
• took exception
• remonstrated (with)
• took issue
• balked
• criticized
• moaned
• challenged
• quarreled
• dared
• debated
• murmured
• grumbled
• groused
• muttered
• conflicted
• quibbled
• squawked
• stuck
• wrangled
• disputed
• fought
• squabbled
• hollered
• griped
• rebelled
• screamed
• nagged
• whimpered
• bitched
• growled
• wailed
• defied
• denounced
• hassled
• bleated
• beefed
• disobeyed
• caviled
• grouched
• squealed
• grumped
• yammered
• whinged
• yowled
• grizzled
• fussed
• demonstrated
• censured
• withstood
• bellyached
• crabbed
• croaked
• carped
• caterwauled
• keened
• gagged
• repined
• yawped
• maundered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• accepted
• agreed
• sanctioned
• followed
• observed
• complied
• acquiesced
• obeyed
• advocated
• maintained
• supported
• assented
• defended
• sustained
• adhered
• upheld
• acceded
• commended
• cheered
• conformed
• minded
• championed
• applauded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demurred

Ellison demurred, but the sides ultimately came together and discussions accelerated. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

By the time a headhunter contacted Steiner about the postmaster general job, he was largely removed from daily corporate life and initially demurred. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Around the same time, Petsch made an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast and demurred on her relationship status. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Counsell and Bregman demurred when asked for specifics of who came up with the costumes, instead giving everyone credit for what became a memorable day. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Drury has repeatedly demurred when asked about the timeline for a return to playoff contention. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

When Short’s old chum Kasdan suggested making a documentary about him, the comedian demurred. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026

Despite his eagerness to embrace AI, Tan demurred on sharing how OCBC will measure the return on its AI investment. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 July 2026

In other instances, when people have remarked on his literary leanings, Brooks has demurred. — Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026