DEMUR

Demur: (v.) to object or take exception to; (n.) an objection

Example Sentances: The rank and file will demur if they are not consulted regularly by the union leadership. The speech in favor of the proposal was drowned out by a chorus of demurs from the senate floor.

Many citizens demurred the SOPA bill, citing it as a restriction of their freedom. The chair umpire's line call provoked an instant demur from Johnny MacEnroe.



Synonyms: (v.) protest, object to Antonyms: (v.) assent to, consent to, accept, agree to