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demurs

/dɪˈmɜrz/ /dɪˈmɝz/

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noun

Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.

Examples :

"The student's presentation paused, filled with awkward demurs, as she realized she had skipped a crucial slide. "

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verb

To linger; to stay; to tarry

Examples :

"The child demurs at the playground, not wanting to go home for dinner. "

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verb

To 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.

Examples :

"The student demurs before answering the teacher's question, unsure if he knows the right answer. "

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verb

To scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk

Examples :

"I demur to that statement."

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verb

To interpose a demurrer.

Examples :

"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. "

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verb

To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about

Examples :

"Even though the plan seemed good at first, Maria demurs, wanting to think it over before committing. "

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verb

To cause delay to; to put off

Examples :

"The student demurs finishing his homework by watching TV. "