Demurred

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of demur form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

demurrer abide abode argue aversion back down

Example

"The employees demurred at working overtime."

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