demur

• Существительное, обозначающее возражение, колебание или выражение сомнения или нежелания, часто в формальном или юридическом контексте.

A noun referring to an objection, hesitation, or expression of doubt or reluctance, often in a formal or legal context.

uncountable

1. Objection or hesitationC1formal

   A formal or polite expression of doubt, objection, or reluctance.

   Возражение или колебание

   • She accepted the offer without demur.
   • There was a slight demur from the committee before they approved the plan.
   • He raised a demur about the proposed changes.

   Synonymsdoubthesitationmisgivingobjectionprotestqualmreluctancescruple

   Antonymsacceptanceagreementapprovalassentwillingness

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по выдвижению возражений или проявлению нерешительности, особенно в официальном или юридическом контексте.

A verb used to indicate the act of raising objections or showing reluctance, especially in a formal or legal context.

1. Raise objections or show reluctanceC1formal

   To express doubt or hesitation about something, often by raising objections or showing reluctance.

   Возражать или проявлять нерешительность

   • She demurred when asked to take on the extra work.
   • The lawyer demurred at the judge's suggestion.
   • He demurred politely, saying he was not qualified for the role.

   Synonymsbalkhesitateobjectprotestquibblescrupletake exceptionvacillatewaver

   Antonymsacceptagreeapproveassentconsent