DEMURRING Synonyms

• lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

• a request for information

• perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

• marked by or given to doubt

• showing curiosity

• unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

• disinclined to become involved

• not eager

• not disposed to and refusing to do something

• in spite of contrary volition

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

• 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

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

• be averse to or express disapproval of

• 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

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

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

• (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

• object to

• prevent from being included or considered or accepted