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DEMUR Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word demur. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word demur. (close relations)
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challenge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

disagree
verbv
verb

• be of different opinions

• be different from one another

dispute
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

verb

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

dissent
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

• a difference of opinion

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

verb

• withhold assent

• express opposition through action or words

• be of different opinions

object
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

• the focus of cognitions or feelings

• (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

verb

• express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

• be averse to or express disapproval of

protest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

verb

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

demurral
nounn
noun

• (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

demurrer
nounn
noun

• (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

• (law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings

• a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

except
adverbadv
verb

• object to

• prevent from being included or considered or accepted

Best Hypernyms For DEMUR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for demur, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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object challenge disagree dispute objection oppose plead protest

Alternatives for CHALLENGE

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