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DEMURS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word demurs. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word demurs. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DEMURS

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balks
verbv
noun

• the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

• an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base

verb

• refuse to comply

hesitates
verbv
verb

• pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

• interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

objects
nounn
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

protests
nounn
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

resists
verbv
verb

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

• express opposition through action or words

• withstand the force of something

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse to comply

wavers
verbv
noun

• someone who communicates by waving

• the act of pausing uncertainly

• the act of moving back and forth

verb

• pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

• be unsure or weak

• move hesitatingly, as if about to give way

• move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern

• move back and forth very rapidly

• sway from side to side

• give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency

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 DEMURS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for demurs, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
object objection plead

Alternatives for BALKS

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