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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

demur

/dɛmər/ verb · British & US
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What does demur mean?

verb

to hesitate or express doubt or reluctance, or to express a mild objection. To demur is to express a slight disagreement or to question the validity of something.

Example

"She demurred at the suggestion, saying she wasn't sure it was a good idea."

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