nounπShareStop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple."The student's presentation paused, filled with awkward demurs, as she realized she had skipped a crucial slide. "attitudeactioncharactermindmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo linger; to stay; to tarry"The child demurs at the playground, not wanting to go home for dinner. "timeactionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair."The student demurs before answering the teacher's question, unsure if he knows the right answer. "attitudeactionpositionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk"I demur to that statement."attitudeactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interpose a demurrer."The student demurs to the teacher's claim that the assignment was due last week, presenting a screenshot of the course calendar showing a later date. "lawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about"Even though the plan seemed good at first, Maria demurs, wanting to think it over before committing. "attitudemindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause delay to; to put off"The student demurs finishing his homework by watching TV. "actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
