demur

• Nom désignant une objection, une hésitation ou une expression de doute ou de réticence, souvent dans un contexte formel ou juridique.

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

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1. Objection or hesitationC1formal

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

   Objection ou hésitation

   • 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.

   Synonymesdoubthesitationmisgivingobjectionprotestqualmreluctancescruple

   Antonymesacceptanceagreementapprovalassentwillingness

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de soulever une objection, de manifester de l'hésitation ou de refuser de faire quelque chose, en particulier dans un contexte formel ou juridique.

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.

   Émettre des objections ou montrer de la réticence

   • 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.

   Synonymesbalkhesitateobjectprotestquibblescrupletake exceptionvacillatewaver

   Antonymesacceptagreeapproveassentconsent